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

(责任编辑：叶丽仪)

• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A tech company partnered with a university to develop AI tools for medical research
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs
• ·A national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires
• ·Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new vegan latte made with oat milk
• ·Pet groomer uses hypoallergenic products for pets with sensitive skin
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report showing a 30% increase in endangered species populations
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moon
• ·A famous musician performed a charity concert for disaster relief
• ·A study showed that spending time in nature can reduce symptoms of depression by 35% in adults
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.