A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science

The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine speciesA cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patientsThe city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas

A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needlesA severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyCoffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter

Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana TrenchBookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author

Research shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adultsCar manufacturer unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero emissions

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• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A coffee shop started hosting book club meetings to build a sense of community among customers
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at home
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal yoga classes for expectant mothers
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·A small business owner used social media influencers to promote their products and increase sales
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfaction
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportation
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its video streaming service
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves academic performance in students
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends