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 bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basis
• ·A new study indicated that exercise boosts the immune system
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more gluten-free options
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products
• ·A protest outside the parliament building demanded stricter gun control laws following a recent mass shooting
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with city skyline views, becoming a popular spot for locals
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes
• ·A local bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A research team discovered a new species of animal in a remote rainforest, which is believed to be endangered due to deforestation.