In response to “Don’t Judge Mines on Actions from Past” (CVN, April 13), unfortunately, we only have past and present mines to base our concerns. And despite mining companies’ continued claims of “responsible development” and “environmental stewardship,” modern mines prove to be more polluting than the mines of bygone years. It is a matter of scale. Modern mines are much larger and produce more toxic byproduct.
Greens Creek mine generates 1.5 million gallons of toxic,…