• StupidBrotherInLaw@lemmy.world
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    29 days ago

    Cheap land, dry air is good for evaporative cooling, and many arid areas have a surprising amount of ground water. It ultimately comes down to being the cheapest option, not the smartest or best option.

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      28 days ago

      So how long to the billionaires have that entire city council replaced with people who are in their pocket and will vote for its passing?

    • Vandals_handle@lemmy.world
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      28 days ago

      Externalization of cost, the environment and community bears the cost instead of the corporation. Privatize the profits, externalize the costs.