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1) New tourist attraction. 2) From an environmental standpoint, isn't CO2 in the atmosphere better than methane? Lighting it would be admitting defeat. I sus
by Crito 11y ago
1) New tourist attraction.
2) From an environmental standpoint, isn't CO2 in the atmosphere better than methane?
Lighting it would be admitting defeat. I suspect pride is a factor here.
- maxerickson 11y agoIf we are going to be cynical about it, let's really be cynical and figure that they can best limit their losses by using a recovery well. If it was cheaper and feasible to light it, I think they'd do that over keeping pride.
- HillaryBriss 11y agoIt could start a fire in the nearby brush. With a little wind it could spread rapidly to thousands of nearby dwellings.
- mirkules 11y agoExactly. I used to live near there, and the area is extremely dry and prone to wildfires, for example https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter_Ranch_fire https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter_Ranch_fire