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Brothers recount near-disaster during record-setting row across the Pacific
NBC News· 2025-09-02 13:50
Mission and Accomplishment - The MLAN brothers completed the fastest unsupported row across the full Pacific Ocean [1][2] - The brothers rowed for 139 days, covering 9,000 miles [2] - The journey started in Lima, Peru and ended on the east coast of Australia [3] Fundraising and Philanthropy - The brothers' mission raised over $1 million to provide clean water access for tens of thousands of people in Madagascar [2] - The MLAN Foundation was established to focus on clean water initiatives [9] - The initial fundraising target is $1.4 million USD, and they are approximately 90% of the way there [12] Challenges and Risks - The brothers faced storms, seasickness, and a near disaster during their journey [2][5] - Lachlan was thrown overboard by a rogue wave of approximately 20 feet (around 6 meters) during a night shift [5][7]
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The Economist· 2025-08-22 13:20
Public Service & Responsibility - Clean water should be the state's responsibility [1] - Water is not a commodity like a handbag, shoe, or car [1]
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Campaign Overview - Moonwalk for Water campaign aims to provide clean water to communities in need [1] - The campaign is sponsored by @brave + $BAT, supporting @MrBeast's TeamWater & @WaterAid [1] - Week 1 of the TeamWater charity series provided clean water for a year to 3,000 people [2] Water Crisis Statistics - 10% of the global population lacks access to clean water [1] - By 2040, nearly 50% of the world's population could face water scarcity [1] Call to Action - The campaign encourages participation through steps to impact the planet [1] - There are 3 games left in the campaign, with Game 2 starting today [1][2]
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This month, @brave + $BAT are proud to sponsor @moonwalkfitness's Moonwalk for Water—a series of charity step challenges throughout August supporting @MrBeast’s #TeamWater & @WaterAid, bringing clean water to underserved communities. 💧👟🌎🤝Here's how you can get involved ↓Moonwalk Fitness 🌓👟 (@moonwalkfitness):Around the world, millions walk miles every day—not for fitness, but to access clean waterThis August, Moonwalk is joining @MrBeast’s #TeamWater campaign to help change that!Introducing Moonwalk for Wat ...
Birchtech Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-15 20:05
Core Financial Results - Revenues for the first quarter of 2025 totaled $3.2 million, consistent with the same quarter in the previous year, driven by an increase in licensing revenues offset by a slight decrease in supply revenues [9] - Gross profit increased by 9.4% to $1.2 million, representing 38.3% of total revenues, compared to 34.8% in the same year-ago quarter, primarily due to higher licensing revenues [10] - Net loss improved to $1.7 million, or ($0.02) per share, compared to a net loss of $2.9 million, or ($0.03) per share in the same year-ago quarter [13] Operational Highlights - The company gained a new technology licensee, enhancing market share in the coal-fired utility sector, supporting consistent revenues [3] - A patent infringement lawsuit was filed against Evergy, a major power utility, while a non-exclusive agreement was secured with another coal-fired power utility [4] - Federal government support for clean coal has extended operational timelines for coal-fired power plants, benefiting the company's air business [5] Strategic Initiatives - The company is progressing in its new water purification business, focusing on sustainable potable water treatment solutions, with plans to sell activated carbon and water treatment solutions in mid-2025 [6][7] - Management anticipates revenues of at least $23 million in 2025, excluding potential cash from intellectual property defense and new water purification technologies [6] - The air business is expected to achieve an annual revenue run-rate of at least $40 million by the end of 2026 [6] Management Commentary - The CEO emphasized the company's robust growth trajectory in the air business, supported by patent defense efforts and potential licensing agreements with utilities [3][8] - The company aims to protect its patented technologies while expanding into innovative water purification technologies [8] Future Outlook - The company plans to pursue a listing on a major U.S. exchange in the second half of 2025, indicating a strategic growth phase [8]