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/
This Soviet 1986 article describes the state of their economy: 30% of resources wasted as they were kept in stockpiles only to ensure completion of the plan in each cycle. Imbalance between various goods due to incorrectly determined demand - like, you've got too many locomotives that nobody needs, but at the same time nobody can buy toilet paper.
