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Ill-Construction-209 t1_j2fqf4p wrote

I've heard different perspectives on plastics in terms of ecological and environmental impact. From a decarbonization perspective, there's an argument that seems to have merit: that it's a good method of sequestration as long as it's buried in a landfill and isn't of the types (PVC, EPS, etc) that can decompose carcinogenic or teratogenic plasticizers into the environment. Most of the plastic waste by tonnage is PE or PP and comprised of fairly clean hydrocarbon chains.

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jpj77 t1_j2ffxfs wrote

LAX has the Pacific Ocean to constrict its traffic. Pretty much every other large city in the US has two airports at least besides Philly and Boston which are fairly close to New York. Next biggest city with only one is Detroit, which is also a very busy airport.

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