A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower costThe school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

Scientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areasNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming

Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probeCross country team wins state championship with record breaking time

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• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Students participated in a debate competition on environmental issues
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·Tech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night drawing millions of viewers and online discussion
• ·A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care center in a suburban area
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment system
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings reports