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Empowering environmental stewardship: Barn sanctuary champions compassion and Conservation
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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Honda, Late to the EV Party & Putting in Half-Hearted Efforts, Now Disappointed with Results
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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AeroFarms® Raises Equity to Fund Pre-Construction Activities for Second Farm; Refinances Debt to Support Ongoing Operations in Danville, Virginia
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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General Motors Cooks Up A New Electric Van Plan With Hyundai
General Motors aims for a refresh of its BrightDrop electric van under a new five-vehicle collaboration with Hyundai.
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Fall turkey hunting licenses in Michigan made easier thanks to new system
A new licensing system from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will make fall turkey hunting more streamlined. The new system will be in place for the fall turkey season, which begins on Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 14. The goal is to make outdoor recreation more available while promoting a healthy turkey population.