Yet more evidence that capitalism is inherently ecocidal, not because of malice on the part of anyone working with in, but just because of the way it functions.
"Some utilities may be forced to burn coal from their stockpiles to make way for new shipments and satisfy the terms of their contracts with mining companies"
- #BenjaminStorrow
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-coal-survive-the-coronavirus/
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An union of socialist republics over 70 years contaminates ⅙ of the planet with industrial and nuclear waste - oh, they had good intentions, just failed.
A few companies are bound by long-term contracts and/or stupid regulations - hurr-durr, capitalism is ecocidal.
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@kravietz see:
https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/@strypey/103972568739240753