The government announced tax incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy

The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce wasteA major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season

The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last yearA team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollutionLocal police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area

A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprintThe government announced plans to improve road safety measures

A popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

Students attended a workshop on environmental conservationFashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles

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 ecosystems

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• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their community
• ·The national rugby team won a close match against their biggest rivals
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·A airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroom
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·A fashion brand launched a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts, including statues, vases, and coins
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults