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 famous fashion designer launched a clothing line inspired by traditional patterns from Africa
• ·A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the country
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms
• ·Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased fatigue in adults
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue team
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet owners
• ·A school district bought new tablets for all students to support remote learning when needed
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local library
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%