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 develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resources
• ·Florist partners with local farms to source fresh flowers for arrangements
• ·The transportation ministry announced it would be introducing new safety measures for public transit, including more security cameras and staff training.
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling software
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can improve blood flow in adults
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users find local events like concerts and farmers markets
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure improves mood in people with seasonal affective disorder
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·A farm participated in a local farmers market to sell fresh fruits and vegetables
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets