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Really, all this says is "microplastics that fall on soil stay in the soil", but, you know, could be worse?

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[–] Coldgoron@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 day ago

Growing up in my rural hellhole, my parents took me to their friend’s house every weekend to drink and burn trash in a big fire. I wonder at this point how much rain in my area has been plastic contaminated and for how long.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Right... It just stays on the roof instead of being washed out.

Grene roofs are cool but how much structure does it require to support it

[–] stabby_cicada@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Green roofs do need more support. But think of it by percentages. A one-story house is going to need significantly more structural stability than a normal house if it wants to support a green roof. If your building is already built to support 10-20 stories, the additional weight (and cost) of the green roof and the reinforcement underneath is not as big a concern.

Personally, I would prefer solar panels on roofs and green spaces on the ground where the public can enjoy their benefits. But more green is better than less.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Fair question, but consider we're already building to support tons of steel and concrete. Dirt masses nothing compared to that.

[–] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 7 points 1 day ago

Dirt full of water is not a negligible mass, especially as the total mass will vary and the center of mass will shift around.

But the real problem is water. One of engineering's most important lessons is "everything leaks". I think all of these projects are just a recipe for mold intrusion as the water leaks out of the soil box and into the rest of the building.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 3 points 1 day ago

Concrete and steal are structural though and they sure just enough to support the building

My understanding that adding green elements requires additional steel and concrete