Michael Riordan Michael Riordan writes on science, technology, and public policy from Orcas Island, where he lives, works, and often kayaks. He has a PhD in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Michael's Articles The Tar-Sands Threat to Northwest Waters Massive increases in marine transport of tar sands crude could easily lead to submerged oils in the Salish Sea. May 22, 2017 May 22, 2017 Michael Riordan https://www.sightline.org/profile/michaelriordan/ Northwest Coal Terminals’ Last Stand Many tons of coal dust would escape from the proposed Millennium Bulk Terminal on the Columbia River—far more than estimated in the draft environmental impact statement for the project. Apr 17, 2017 April 17, 2017 Michael Riordan https://www.sightline.org/profile/michaelriordan/