Alternatively, build a flying machine with TNT duplicators
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It's a man-made Langolier.... slowly eating a dying world no one wants.
We make logging companies "replant forests" (yes it's not at all the same as the old growth but it's something). Why do we let mining companies completely rape the land and replace nothing? It doesn't even look like they backfill with the unused debris, much less restore topsoil or plant anything.
Well, not 100% on this, but maybe because we're an overaged society that elects corrupt politicians rather than accept that change in lifestyle is necessary? Or maybe it is the brainwashing of the Springer-press that continues to vilify the Greens. Maybe a mix of both.
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They do backfill, but they obviously lose quite a bit of volume in the process, so they cannot completely fill the hole. The remaining part is usually flooded.
Here in the UK I know of lots of old mines and quarries that, because the ground is inherently unstable once the mining has finished, the land gets reclaimed as a nature reserve. Think nice walks, wildflowers, native trees, marshlands etc. A lot of effort goes into making habitats for insects, birds and animals.
Whether or not it is all paid for by the mining companies, I don't know.
That's how we do it here in the US if they're operating near an urban area. My understanding is that they are required by law to do that in exchange for the permits or something.
Only if the city cares. I'm in a capital city where strip mining occurs within city limits, and they just leave acid pools behind because the thick forests keep people from noticing it
It isn't. I guarantee it.
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It's all fun and games until it reaches City 17.
Uhm no bagger-288 was created to protect mankind from godzillas and doom robots from the future.
It's crazy watching a time lapse of these massive holes move across the land https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz4a2WyAG68
Removed from the environment.
Why remove something from the environment when you can just remove the environment
You can see it from space
I counted 8 of them on site.
You can see people's backyard trampolines.
Those photos are from planes.
Planes? I had always assumed it was satellites.
In the bottom middle of the screen it tells you the surveyor. At least it used to I havenβt checked in a while.
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Probably, but the entire idea of "you can see it from space" is stupid anyways. Its only meaningful if its with the naked eye and the distance is specified. You can see anything from space if you have enough optical zoom...
You can see anything from space if you have enough optical zoom...
Naw, there's theoretical a maximum resolution, iirc it's a few centimeters. Too much air in the way diffracting the light
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Looks like a Final Fantasy optional boss.
Just as well. 'tis a silly place.
Being destroyed by a giant machine is terrible but it did file the proper paperwork first so what can be done at this point?
Just enjoy the hyperspace bypass, I expect.
Thereβs a lot to be said about dotted eyes and crossed teas.
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ok I hate coal and fossil fuels, but this thing is so cool
Coal mine go brrrrrrrrr
Bagger 288! Bagger 288!
The Bagger 288 is there to safeguard all mankind.
The Bagger 288 wreaks total utter devastation.
The Bagger 288 contains an artificial mind.
This mind is full of hatred, violence is its sole vocation.
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Funny and sad