Great Lakes Echo

Empowering environmental stewardship: Barn sanctuary champions compassion and Conservation

9 min read

By Donté Smith 
The Great Lakes, a vital freshwater expanse for millions, face an ongoing environmental crisis. Beneath the vast waters lies a significant threat: pollution stemming largely from agricultural runoff. This flow of excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen contributes to harmful algal blooms and expanding “dead zones,” jeopardizing ecosystems, water quality and public health across the region. Amidst these challenges, Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan, works to make a positive impact on the region. Tom McKernan, sanctuary co-founder and operations director, wants the farm to stand as a living model where animal welfare and ecological stewardship aren’t just compatible, but linked.

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Clean Technica

Honda, Late to the EV Party & Putting in Half-Hearted Efforts, Now Disappointed with Results

4 min read

Honda has been one of the biggest laggards in the auto industry when it comes to full vehicle electrification. It took forever to bring a long-range electric vehicle to market, and then outsourced it — the Honda Prologue is really a GM vehicle underneath. Honda executives have made countless negative … [continued]

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Agriculture Clean Technica

AeroFarms® Raises Equity to Fund Pre-Construction Activities for Second Farm; Refinances Debt to Support Ongoing Operations in Danville, Virginia

5 min read

AeroFarms, an indoor vertical farming company and the leading supplier of microgreens to the U.S. retail market, has refinanced its debt to support the ongoing operations at its farm in Danville, Virginia, and has raised equity financing to further support existing operations and fund pre-construction activities for its expansion to … [continued]

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