Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronicsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities

A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acresThe national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub

Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 yearsCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

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• ·A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first day
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults.
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to college for the first time
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·A café started serving vegan milk options, including almond, oat, and soy milk
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients with chronic illnesses
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on respiratory health
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep