A global climate change summit concluded with 100 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030

The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school studentsA winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hoursLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 bedsThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes

A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwideResearchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers

The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its propertiesUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areasMusic label signs rising star after viral performance on social media

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• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music critics
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniques
• ·A new aquarium opened with a variety of sea creatures
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating type 1 diabetes using new cell therapy