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 new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A new highway project is expected to create thousands of jobs
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiences
• ·A study published in a leading health journal found that spending 30 minutes in green spaces daily lowers stress hormones
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software that fixes bugs and improves performance
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cells
• ·The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday season