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 clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A software company provided free technical support
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world
• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·The national volleyball team participated in an international competition