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 startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Economists predicted a steady increase in the country’s GDP this quarter
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·A severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed
• ·The stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption drive that found homes for 120 cats and dogs
• ·Study finds that listening to music while working increases productivity
• ·The United Nations released a report highlighting progress in global poverty reduction efforts
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste products
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying several homes and a school
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations