Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronicsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities

A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acresThe national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub

Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 yearsCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

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• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 15 different countries
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance
• ·A research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer risk
• ·A farm stand began accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible to low-income shoppers
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students