The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes

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 study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother taste
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area.
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·Research finds that board games improve social skills in shy children
• ·Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 590000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of certain cancers by 30%
• ·A boxer won the world heavyweight title after knocking out the defending champion in the fifth round