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：刘慧顺)

• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel
• ·A tech company released a new software update to fix security issues
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipment
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·A museum hosted a vintage car exhibit
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·Engineers designed a new type of building material that is stronger and more energy-efficient
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local and international artists
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children