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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• ·Local fire departments conducted emergency drills to prepare for wildfire season
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·Study shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring local authors
• ·A rise in violent crime in urban areas prompted the police to increase patrols at night
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe
• ·A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Students organized a food drive that collected over 10000 pounds of non-perishable items
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments