Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved cameraA farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes

A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipmentA airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advanceA charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research

A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineeringA bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel

A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park

A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition lineLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesA fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

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• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A cultural heritage site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List recognizing its historical importance
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas
• ·A school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A breakthrough in battery technology was announced, with a new design that can charge electric vehicles in just 15 minutes.
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 58% more efficient than current models
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenient
• ·A new study revealed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A hospital purchased a new 3D imaging machine to improve the accuracy of medical diagnoses
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families