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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• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Research finds that drinking warm milk before bed improves sleep quality
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves brain function
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·A airline reduced its carbon footprint by using biofuel for some of its flights
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas
• ·Newsletter includes tips for preparing homes for upcoming winter weather
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipment
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year
• ·The national opera company performed a new production that received rave reviews from critics
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A restaurant changed its menu to include more plant-based options after customer requests increased by 35%
• ·A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourism