Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water

Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oilsVolleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide

Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydrationCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candlesHighway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter

Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveriesResearch indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds

Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parksA group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal

The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestationA study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life

A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirdsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

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• ·A library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture
• ·Researchers found regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower heart disease risk by 20%
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·A tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2033 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs
• ·A toy company released a line of educational toys designed to teach young children math skills
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance in the tournament
• ·The country’s education system introduced new assessment methods
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals