The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservationA city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels

A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each yearA group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030

A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfiresA famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

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 products

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• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·A tech company partnered with a local college to offer internships to students studying computer science
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·A community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect gut health
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors improves mental health
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products online through a new website
• ·The national tennis tournament set a new attendance record with over 150000 spectators