Scars on Creation: Berkeley Pit

“The Richest Hill on Earth,” a sign proudly proclaims on the city outskirts of Butte, Montana. This is a bold claim, but the town could back it up for decades. Mining has been the lifeblood for the entirety of Butte’s existence and is the proof behind the claim. The center for Butte’s success is the Berkeley Pit, once an economic boon, now one of the most toxic places on earth. The Berkeley Pit is a lesson in the interconnectedness of humans with creation, the impact of human decisions, and the...