The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservationA city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels

A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each yearA group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030

A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfiresA famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities

A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first dayScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

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• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·The government announced a new $450 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·A research study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household energy costs
• ·A sports equipment brand released a new line of eco-friendly gear made from recycled plastic
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A study found sufficient exercise improves older adults’ memory and cognitive function