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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• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Video game studio announces collaboration with famous comic book artist for new game
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of dolphin in the Indian Ocean
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a flexible screen
• ·A popular online retailer launched a new line of eco-friendly products
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted driving
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs
• ·A farm began selling honey from its own beehives to local stores and farmers markets
• ·The government allocated funds to build new hospitals in rural areas with limited healthcare
• ·A study revealed that eating fish regularly can improve brain health and memory
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums