An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptopsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

A hotel chain offered discounts to travelers who book stays during off-peak seasonsA study revealed that pet ownership can reduce loneliness in seniors by 40%

The government announced grants for companies developing renewable energy technologies

A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefightingTV show wins best drama award at industry ceremony

Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adultsPlant store offers tips for keeping indoor plants healthy

Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitatNewsletter provides advice on preparing for winter storms

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• ·A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languages
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focusing on environmental protection and sustainability
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outside daily can reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·A local community college started offering free welding courses for unemployed adults
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·City officials approved a plan to convert old factories into affordable housing
• ·The government announced plans to build more mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuring
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·An electronics company recalled a model of digital cameras due to a faulty lens that could break
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designers