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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• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A popular singer announced a world tour starting in June
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average in most regions
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for sixth consecutive year
• ·A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts
• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for several counties in the southern state
• ·Local police reported a 19% drop in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch program