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

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

(责任编辑：舒高)

• ·A new survey found that 75% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas
• ·A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks
• ·A electronics company recalled a batch of wireless headphones due to a potential overheating issue
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from construction sites to nighttime hours
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free
• ·Scientists found that listening to soft music can help people focus while studying
• ·Local schools hosted a science fair where students presented projects on environmental conservation
• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow crops in areas with limited water
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop for aspiring authors
• ·A new species of butterfly was found in a nature reserve
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5