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 coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free
• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a larger selection of products
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless veterans find housing
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal beverage made with locally sourced honey
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·Train service adds late night routes to accommodate weekend travelers
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·Scientists developed a new type of vaccine for a common illness
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·Hikers document new waterfall in national park previously unknown to officials
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour