Over half of the Michiganders surveyed in the study were extremely concerned about an oil spill at the straits. Most preferred that the almost 70-year-old pipeline be shut down.
Meet SEJ member Mike Smith! Mike is moving back into journalism following a 40-year career in public relations and public policy, primarily in Washington, D.C. He is now the environmental reporter for Coastal Point. Mike is on the board of governors of the National Press Club in Washington and serves on the Press Freedom committee. He is also on the board of the Interfaith
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There’s no safe way to move crude oil across an entire continent. So what risks are we willing to take? And who bears the brunt of that risk? Over the next couple episodes, we'll be looking at two times when transporting oil went horribly wrong. Today, we’ll hear about a pipeline that ruptured. Next time, we’ll consider the alternative.