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 The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce waste 
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 ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel 
  
Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patientsCar company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge 
  
Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town 
Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviewsA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults 
The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologiesA bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature 
Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different virusesThe railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks  |