submitted 1 year ago by RobCornelius@slrpnk.net to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net

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TL;DR the world is running out of easily extracted copper at an alarming rate

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[-] ptz@dubvee.org 1 points 1 year ago

Get ready for more power outages caused by roasted meth heads trying to steal live utility lines.

[-] Cannacheques@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago

Sounds like India or South Africa lol, btw does this stuff happen much in the USA?

[-] seafoam_green@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

I've read about it happening in the US in poorer communities with houses that sit empty - bricks and other materials can be taken, too.

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