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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• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office building
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·The government announced tax incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy
• ·The city’s main train station is being renovated to improve facilities
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer
• ·A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·A study revealed that social media use can affect self-esteem in young adults
• ·The airport announced it will build a new terminal to handle the growing number of international flights