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 study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills
• ·The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglaries
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal beverage made with locally sourced honey
• ·The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery
• ·A professional cyclist won a prestigious race setting a new course record
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·Study shows that owning a dog increases physical activity levels in seniors
• ·A new study showed that drinking black tea regularly can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways