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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Tree with ‘1.5-million-mile resume' highlighted in Hunterdon County park
A tree that was grown from seeds that once journeyed into outer space is now being featured at a Hunterdon County park. Known as the Space Shuttle Tree, the Pinus strobus-Eastern White Pine found a home at the Arboretum Garden at 1020 Highway 31 in Lebanon after its seeds traveled on the Space Shuttle Columbia. New Jersey native and NASA astronaut Gregory T. Linteris brought the seeds with him during the STS-83 mission in April 1997. The seeds traveled over 1.5 million miles at 17,500 miles per hour before they were germinated by the New Jersey Forest Service. One seedling found its forever home in Hunterdon County on Arbor Day, April 29, 2011, where it continues to thrive today. Local news: This winery just became one of the first in NJ with a full-service restaurant 'This tree is a symbol of what's possible when science and nature come together — it's not every day that a tree with a 1.5-million-mile resume finds its place in our garden,' said Commissioner Director Lanza in a release. 'We hope the Space Shuttle Tree inspires both kids and adults to come visit the Arboretum grounds and see for themselves the product of innovation and environmental stewardship.' 'Eastern White Pines have been present in North America for thousands of years, with their seeds often spread by migratory songbirds,' said Division Head of Parks & Recreation Ryan Preston in a release. 'The Space Shuttle tree has a more thrilling origin — it traveled 184 miles into space. Here at Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation, we strive to combine education and exploration in a meaningful way, and this tree is a perfect example of such a union.' Go: Arboretum Garden, 1020 Highway 31, Lebanon; Staff Reporter Jenna Intersimone: JIntersimone@ This article originally appeared on Tree that went to outer space highlighted at Hunterdon arboretum
Associated Press
09-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Seabridge Gold Reports Achievements in Safety, Diversity, and Environmental Stewardship
Releases 2024 Sustainability Report Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2025) - Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) ('Seabridge' or the 'Company') has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, underscoring the Company's ongoing commitment to responsible exploration and development practices, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. The full report is here. Safety Excellence In 2024, Seabridge achieved its best safety performance in Company history. Total reported incident frequency was 0.50, well below the 2.0 target set by management. This accomplishment reflects our dedication to fostering a positive safety culture and implementation of comprehensive safety practices introduced in 2023. Diversity and Inclusion Seabridge continues to develop a diverse and inclusive culture starting with our Board of Directors and moving throughout the organization. At the board level, 36% of directors are women and several board committees are chaired by women. Additionally, female representation in the Seabridge organization has risen to 53%, demonstrating our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Environmental Stewardship and Indigenous Engagement Seabridge remains at the forefront of environmental stewardship and Indigenous engagement. We work diligently to be an industry leader in forming genuine working partnerships with First Nations and voluntarily rehabilitating the negative environmental impacts of legacy mining at our projects. A robust analysis of the Company's carbon footprint has been formulated as a foundation for future steps toward achieving sustainability objectives. Community Investment In 2024, Seabridge continued its support for local communities. We invested in various community development projects, focusing on our traditional priorities of education, health, and infrastructure. Notably, Seabridge supported the Dr. R.E.M. Lee Foundation to establish a Tier 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace, British Columbia. This facility provides critical care to mothers and pre-term babies, enabling families to stay closer to their loved ones during challenging births. Looking Ahead Seabridge remains dedicated to advancing sustainable exploration and development practices and creating lasting value for its stakeholders. We continue to assess and address our climate and nature-related risks and opportunities, aiming to be a trusted and valued member of the communities in which we operate. For more information, please visit About Seabridge Seabridge holds a 100% interest in several North American gold projects. Seabridge's principal assets, the KSM project, and its Iskut project located in British Columbia, Canada's 'Golden Triangle', the Courageous Lake project is in Canada's Northwest Territories, the Snowstorm project in the Getchell Gold Belt of Northern Nevada and the 3 Aces project set in the Yukon Territory. For a full breakdown of Seabridge's mineral reserves and mineral resources by category please visit the Company's website at ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD 'Rudi Fronk' Chairman and C.E.O. For further information please contact: Rudi P. Fronk, Chairman and C.E.O. Tel: (416) 367-9292 • Fax: (416) 367-2711 Email: [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit
