Well, for some types of mining that is true. However, the controversial practice of strip mining is wholly done on the surface. The environmental impact caused by this method is exactly why it is controversial. Essentially, large swaths of land are divested of vegetation and however much soil lies on top of a natural resource. The allows easy access to the resource. Yay! But leaves an unsightly scar on the landscape. Boo!
Maybe the prospect of sending people into space does not galvanize the public anymore, but it is still pretty awesome to be there when the shuttle launches. I left home at 2:30 this morning with a friend who scored a base pass. After seeing and feeling the launch in the predawn darkness I was awed. People may not care about seeing Tv coverage so much, but the feeling is still alive for all the people who are lucky enough to see the launch in person.
Now somebody fetch me my cynicism...
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As opposed to Dork Warks, the sounds uttered by socially inept chocobos.
Well, for some types of mining that is true. However, the controversial practice of strip mining is wholly done on the surface. The environmental impact caused by this method is exactly why it is controversial. Essentially, large swaths of land are divested of vegetation and however much soil lies on top of a natural resource. The allows easy access to the resource. Yay! But leaves an unsightly scar on the landscape. Boo!
Don't get them wet and never, ever feed them after midnight.
Sounds like the beginning of a wonderful religion.
Maybe the prospect of sending people into space does not galvanize the public anymore, but it is still pretty awesome to be there when the shuttle launches. I left home at 2:30 this morning with a friend who scored a base pass. After seeing and feeling the launch in the predawn darkness I was awed. People may not care about seeing Tv coverage so much, but the feeling is still alive for all the people who are lucky enough to see the launch in person. Now somebody fetch me my cynicism...