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

(责任编辑：李娜)

• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear designed for plus-size women
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understanding
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilities
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities