I find it amusing how proud Glenn is of his moniker for Cynthia Carroll...Chemical Ali much??  Blurring details of the original article in the Washington Post to fit his "Cyanide" theme...I thought it referred to the copper killing the sense of smell, but then again I am not a biologist.  What really capped the whole article for me was the add by Brilliant Earth a sponsor of Grist's website advertising "Conflict Free" Diamonds and "Eco-Friendly Gold".  Brilliant Earth boasts on their website they obtain diamonds from Canadian sources the "Ekati and the Diavik mine"; which are owned and operated by two of the largest Mineral companies in the world, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.  I am certain that those companies never have negative impacts on the environments in which they operate (read sarcasm).  It's funny taking the mineral industry and "Cindy" to task while using their funding...rationalizations indeed.

If anyone reading this page had met Cynthia Caroll or studied her professional background, one could certainly not insuate that she lacks the ability and the determination to execute an acceptable plan for Alaska. Given that she publicly states Anglo American will not build the dam if it interferes with the ecosystem;  Cynthia Caroll will not waiver from Anglo's  commitment.  

Take the time, before judging her, to review Cynthia's human rights efforts in Africa, for instance. You might view Cynthia as a genuine corporate pioneer, a humane one, who certainly does not rest her derriere on a "soft, shiny, yellow sitting area.