A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety

Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitatPharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours

Fashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textilesStudy 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 ecosystems

Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patientsLocal schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability

A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean regionWeather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areas

A hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic wasteThe country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors

(责任编辑：彭春霞)

• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·A grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales
• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in funding valuing the company over $1 billion
• ·Scientists collaborate globally on climate change research
• ·A tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight entertainment options including new movies and games
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a hospital to develop medical AI tools
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about inflation
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for students studying environmental science