A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 15% in some people.

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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• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teens
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance to the continental championship
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adults
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·A city added 10 new bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion and promote eco-friendly transportation
• ·A city added 10 miles of new bike lanes to connect residential neighborhoods to downtown businesses
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults