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 wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·Scientists collaborate globally on climate change research
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members during summer months
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can have health benefits
• ·Farmers reported a surge in demand for organic dairy products following new health trend reports
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 22% in the past year
• ·The stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science