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It always strikes me as odd that the population in these areas grows (as with places that suffer from noise pollution from airplanes) which seems to cause part

It always strikes me as odd that the population in these areas grows (as with places that suffer from noise pollution from airplanes) which seems to cause part of the issue. Would people who mind this not moving there in the first place not be a solution? Disclaimer: I am not of the opinion that this should not be handled properly, am just wondering if people are actually moving somewhere and then complaining and how to empathize with people doing that. edit: also I think it looks cool, who minds the fungus to begin with?

ndespres 6y ago
"Many people who live near Kentucky’s distilleries say the problem has worsened as bourbon’s popularity has soared. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, 68 distilleries dot Kentucky, a 250 percent increase in one decade. " So the problem has become much worse over a short period of time. The article also covers that many residents have low incomes and home values are low. It is difficult to relocate when you're poor. I'm sure you could also bring yourself to empathize with the fact that this is where people grew up, have their families, and friends. Why should it be an individual burden to move your entire life because some local business finds it more profitable to pollute than clean up?
whywhywhywhy 6y ago
From the article it seems it was assumed to just be soot for a long time which was considered normal in many places until we got more serious about pollution. Check out the before and afters with soot here it's very similar https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/gallery/blackened-buildings-manchester-before-clean-8727918 https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/gallery/bla...
darkmoney007 6y ago
You're a piece of S. F the poor as long as it doesn't affect me?
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ndespres 6y ago

"Many people who live near Kentucky’s distilleries say the problem has worsened as bourbon’s popularity has soared. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, 68 distilleries dot Kentucky, a 250 percent increase in one decade. " So the problem has become much worse over a short period of time. The article also covers that many residents have low incomes and home values are low. It is difficult to relocate when you're poor. I'm sure you could also bring yourself to empathize with the fact that this is where people grew up, have their families, and friends. Why should it be an individual burden to move your entire life because some local business finds it more profitable to pollute than clean up?

whywhywhywhy 6y ago

From the article it seems it was assumed to just be soot for a long time which was considered normal in many places until we got more serious about pollution. Check out the before and afters with soot here it's very similar https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/gallery/blackened-buildings-manchester-before-clean-8727918 https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/gallery/bla...

darkmoney007 6y ago

You're a piece of S. F the poor as long as it doesn't affect me?

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