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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• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030, focusing on electric vehicles.
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless families with 150 beds
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A coffee shop added specialty teas
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designers
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell aging
• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiences