The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservationA city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels

A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each yearA group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030

A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfiresA famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities

A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first dayScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

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• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing nets
• ·The military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans
• ·The city introduced a parking app for easy payment
• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands
• ·Scientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safely
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm
• ·A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home