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 new report showed renewable energy jobs increased by 25% over two years
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote ocean area
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·The stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A taxi company offered free rides to veterans on Veterans Day as a way to show appreciation
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the next tournament
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A local community college started offering free welding courses for unemployed adults
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows