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 clothing brand announced it will donate 10% of its sales to environmental charities
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adults
• ·The city announced plans to install more streetlights to improve safety
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·A new study revealed that eating more fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities