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The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership is helping to get Pennsylvania on track for its 2025 Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction goals. So far, the partners have tracked more than 5.9 million trees planted. Joe Hallinan, manager of the partnership for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said they plan to distribute 100,000 trees each spring and fall, to reach the goal of 10 million new trees in the state by 2025. .
A pipeline project to transport carbon dioxide captured from ethanol and fertilizer production to a permanent storage site in Illinois is raising concerns about safety and potential damage to surrounding land. Last month, members of the Illinois Farm Bureau adopted policies supporting a temporary moratorium on the project until the Hazardous Materials Safety Administration can update its safety regulations. They include automatic notifications for pipeline leaks and training for emergency first responders. .
Public service is its own reward for many but as tuition costs soar, it is also an effective tool to reduce college loans. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program rewards people who work for the government or a nonprofit. It was created by President George W. .
Education advocates in California say they re breathing a sigh of relief after higher ed was spared big cuts in Gov. Gavin Newsom s new budget proposal. The governor s office projected a $38 billion budget deficit, which it said will be resolved through a mix of reserve funds and budget trimming. .