The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospitalThe United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities

A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy maskA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat

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• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A tech company hired 50 new employees to expand its customer support team
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1
• ·A school district hired more teachers
• ·A popular toy company released a new line of educational toys designed to help children develop STEM skills.
• ·A farmers market added a section for local beekeepers to sell honey and beeswax products
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality