Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities

A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first dayScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful productsLocal residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a park

The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible onlineA major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month

Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy coursesThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wildernessA popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction

Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practicesAn energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

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• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued animals from a flooded area
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Sheriff’s department uses drones to monitor wildfires
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·A farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes
• ·A bakery made custom cupcakes for events
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novels
• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing