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But the "green fee" to slap extra charges on tourists failed, and bills to change the state tax code turned out to be more modest than the governor proposed in January.

SIU Carbondale’s commitment to sustainability was on display April 19 when the institution awarded $100,000 in grants for 10 unique projects in honor of Earth Day.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commitment to sustainability has taken another step forward today (April 19) with awarding up to about $100,000 in grants for 10 unique projects in honor of Earth Day, which is Saturday.

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University in Carbondale (SIUC) is awarding grants to diverse sustainability projects in honor of Earth Day, according to SIUC.

The announcement of grant winners and thought-provoking speakers will be featured at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Green Fund Award Ceremony from noon to 4 p.m. on April 19.

According to a survey, about 30% of University of West Florida students consider themselves food insecure. To combat this, university faculty and students have introduced the Argos’ Edible Campus program, which provides students free access to fresh produce across campus.

Taking care of Hawaiʻi's unique natural environment takes time, people and money. Now the state wants tourists to help pay for it as more tourists choose hiking over golf, with social media driving them to increasingly remote places.

The Big Dance begins today!

Advocates continue the push for a law that would charge a $50 "green fee" to tourists for visiting natural resources as a way to manage tourism.

A once-white Cook-Out box sits in a puddle outside of UT’s Student Union as leftover french fries rot inside. Hundreds of students meander down the sidewalk and ignore it —