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 major bookstore chain announced it will open 10 new locations focusing on community events
• ·A bakery won a national award for its custom wedding cakes, known for intricate sugar flower designs
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030
• ·A bookstore started a program to read to children at local daycares
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 560000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A local library announced it will offer free coding classes for children and teens starting next month, funded by a private donation.
• ·College students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cooking
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole