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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• ·Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural use
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·Researchers found that family game nights improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families in a community service project
• ·A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·Car manufacturer unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero emissions
• ·A theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern twist
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·A school district bought new computers for all classrooms
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A major airline announced it would be increasing flight frequencies to popular tourist destinations during the summer season.
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in