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Re:Rogue geoengineering startup attempts to affect atmospher... by enraged_camel on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @03:58AM (#34158994)
>> The fuck? No he shouldnt. Not everything can be solved with fines and jail time.

On the contrary, companies and individuals should absolutely be responsible for the consequences of their actions.

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Re:Rogue geoengineering startup attempts to affect atmospher... by MikeDelta on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @04:05AM (#34159029)
They should, but I think parent means that companies should also be stopped from doing things before they damage the environment for generations... because all the fines in the world cannot fix that anymore.
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Re:Rogue geoengineering startup attempts to affect atmospher... by TEP_Kim_Il_Sung on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @07:15AM (#34160248)
Maybe it's less about the fixing part, and more about the redistribution of funds into the reelection coffers?
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