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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• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·Physicists study black holes to understand the universe
• ·The government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%
• ·Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is two months ahead of schedule and under budget
• ·A new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A small farm started selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market, quickly selling out each week
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster relief
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s