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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• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea regularly can lower the risk of certain diseases
• ·A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 12 injured birds after a severe storm
• ·Local fire departments conducted emergency drills to prepare for wildfire season
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night drawing millions of viewers and online discussion
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·A tech company launched a new laptop with a longer battery life and faster processing
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life