Fractured Fairy Tales

Mitchell in 2009                                Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation

It's the quintessential American dream: Son of poor immigrant studies, works hard, and makes a fortune, in this case, by making the now controversial fracking process affordable and easier. This particular fairy tale, though, takes a few unexpected turns: http://www.economist.com/news/business/21582482-few-businesspeople-have-done-much-change-world-george-mitchell-father