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 high school football team won its first state championship in 30 years
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight material for use in aircraft
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms
• ·Mathematicians solve long-standing problem in algebra
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adults
• ·Police arrested two suspects in connection with a string of car thefts in the suburban area
• ·Bakery makes low carb bread for customers on special diets
• ·A farmers market added more vendors selling artisanal products
• ·Engineers completed a new high-speed rail line connecting three major cities
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A hospital purchased a new CT scanner to improve diagnostic speed and accuracy
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local culture
• ·A research team developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce than current models.
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·A bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers