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[-] florencia@lemmy.blahaj.zone -2 points 1 day ago

I would argue the war industry probably has less regulations than other businesses.

Got proof? Because I'm pretty sure military contractors have to explain themselves to senators and congresspeople that got them the contract if toxic waste leaks out of a "secure" facility.

Datacenters on the other hand are corporations using their own money/investments to grab land, congress/senators didn't ask them to.

[-] Commiejones@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I’m pretty sure military contractors have to explain themselves to senators and congresspeople

the pentagon hasn't passed an audit in its entire history.

if toxic waste leaks out of a “secure” facility.

like nuclear waste

[-] Mangoholic@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago

And then they have to pay a 10 million fine, but discharging toxic waste saves them 100 million. Very accountable.

[-] florencia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago

Where is this 10 million fine story? I can't find it.

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