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Jeff Alexander
My life, in 60 seconds
I grew up in suburban Los Angeles. Moved to Michigan to play college hockey. What? Seriously. Hockey didn't work out. Settled on journalism. Met girl of my dreams (now wife) while in college. Encountered the wondrous Great Lakes. Never returned to California. Blessed with three wonderful children. Worked as a reporter and editor for 25 years at several Michigan newspapers. Wrote two books. Left the newspaper industry in 2009. Started my own writing and media consulting business (J. Alexander Communications). Now a contract writer for hire. I enjoy kayaking, hiking, reading, watching pro hockey and college football, traveling, exploring the Great Lakes and occasionally trying to rise above the rank of world's worst angler. And I blog about the Great Lakes because these freshwater seas are, in a word, incredible. Thanks for visiting!
Tag Archives: Mining
Controversial mine releases its “Community Scorecard”
Mining giant Rio Tinto recently released what the company calls a “Community Scorecard” of its work at the controversial Eagle mine near Big Bay, Michigan. The scorecard is based on a company-controlled survey that asked local residents and community leaders … Continue reading
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Tagged fish, Great Lakes, Mining, Rio Tinto, Upper Peninsula, water pollution
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Acid spill at controversial mine renews concerns
Kennecott’s Eagle mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has yet to produce an ounce of nickel or copper, but the controversial facility has already logged a serious environmental incident. The mine suffered a spill of about 100 gallons of hydrochloric acid … Continue reading
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Tagged Eagle mine, Kennecott, Lake Superior, Mining, sulfid, Upper Peninsula, water pollution
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