The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce waste

Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percentFirefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic wasteOceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patientsCar company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge

Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town

Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviewsA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologiesA bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature

Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different virusesThe railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

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• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A software company offered free online training courses to help small business owners learn to use its products
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·A study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outside daily can reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·A cyclist won the national championship race by a margin of 2 minutes
• ·Local schools held a cultural fair showcasing traditional dances and foods from around the world
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year