(18-05-2025, 08:57 AM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: Interesting bit of science revealed recently that it isn't the trees making all our oxygen, but our oceans. It is also true that of all the places on our planet, the waters are the one least explored, most strange, least understood. So no, I am not in favour of treasure hunting in that realm, but also fatalistic about the stupidity of the human race.
The planet will recover, our species probably not.
And it isn't just here, but all across the world idiots can't see past those dollar signe in their eyes & are prepared to destroy the home we all share in order to become wealthy.
If the seas make oxygen & we manage to somehow muck it up then we're probably done for - but all is not lost, no not all. Those who are wealthy will be able to have coffins made of pure gold...

Just how stupid are we...
(18-05-2025, 10:49 AM)harm_less Wrote: The impression here in Taranaki is that feelings are running extremely high against the proposed seabed mining off of South Taranaki. Expect significant retaliatory action against those embarking on it with property damage and physical harm very likely.
Can't say that I blame them; somebody has to try to prevent the madness. Just not physical harm against people- - even if they are idiots.
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)