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Coal mining alone probably destroys dozens (could be a vast underestimate) of absolutely incredible, actually scientifically valuable fossils every single day.
by ashark 10y ago
Coal mining alone probably destroys dozens (could be a vast underestimate) of absolutely incredible, actually scientifically valuable fossils every single day. Source: have sifted through what's left when they're done.
[EDIT] point being, losing a handful of not-very-impressive pieces for this is nothing.
- dogma1138 10y agoI'm not saying we are not destroying valuable things, but these are not valuable. If you go to places like morocco they sell the "nice ones" in large baskets on the market or on a side of the road, the ones that would end up in this kickstarted look like the gravel that is just naturally there.
- ashark 10y agoYeah, I was agreeing. Sorry, I think I edited more meaning in just as you were responding.
- dredmorbius 10y agoNot least of all the coal itself.