▲ 114 ▼ Why is the US ramping up production of plutonium ‘pits’ for nuclear weapons? (www.theguardian.com) submitted 2 years ago by floofloof@lemmy.ca to c/news@lemmy.world 36 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] tsonfeir@lemm.ee 14 points 2 years ago (2 children) Oh, it’s still in the air… and in the water. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Friendly reminder that Flint, Michegan still doesn't have clean drinking water. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) That hasn’t been the case in years now. Why parrot bullshit? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (2 children) Because my last impression was that things hadn't changed. Why did you just downvote me, rather than actually provide a source to back up your claim? That isn't really conducive to a productive conversation. You've come at me in an inherently hostile manner, which is disrespectful. Nonetheless, I'll do your work for you: An extensive lead service pipe replacement effort has been underway since 2016. In early 2017, some officials asserted that the water quality had returned to acceptable levels, but in January 2019, residents and officials expressed doubt about the cleanliness of the water. There were an estimated 2,500 lead service pipes still in place as of April 2019. As of December 8, 2020, fewer than 500 service lines still needed to be inspected. As of July 16, 2021, 27,133 water service lines had been excavated and inspected, resulting in the replacement of 10,059 lead pipes. After $400 million in state and federal spending, Flint has secured a clean water source, distributed filters to all who want them, and laid modern, safe, copper pipes to nearly every home in the city. Politico declared that its water is "just as good as any city's in Michigan." However, a legacy of distrust remains, so residents often refuse to drink the tap water. Furthermore: As the criminal investigation progressed, more than a dozen state and local officials were indicted on a raft of charges, including obstruction of justice, lying to police, and involuntary manslaughter. While prosecutors were able to secure misdemeanor convictions against seven defendants through plea bargains, the most-serious charges were dropped in 2019. So it is perhaps understandable that people think things were by and large brushed under the rug, and are still distrustful. Earthworm Jim would be ashamed of you. He had far more modesty. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) They don’t have any obligation to do the legwork for you. It’s good that you put your homework here for others to reference, but no-effort comments get no-effort replies. And as you found out, they were ultimately correct. There are way too many bad faith statements on lemmy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) ??? Are you a bot? Did you read the part in the comment chain where it was shown that it wasn’t a fact? Also please learn some self awareness if you’re going to use bad characterization while accusing me of doing the same thing permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Your last impression was outdated by years because YOU never did even a cursory google to back up YOUR claim. You didn’t do my work for me. You finally did your own work that you never did lol. permalink fedilink source parent [–] reddig33@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children) Permanently Deleted permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Jets do not. They usually use Jet A, basically kerosene. It's piston engines that use leaded gasoline (avgas). permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] reddig33@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago Furthermore leaded gas is currently being phased out of general aviation also, at least in the US (others will likely follow). permalink fedilink source parent [–] nomecks@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago Maybe if you're posting from 1990. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Friendly reminder that Flint, Michegan still doesn't have clean drinking water. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) That hasn’t been the case in years now. Why parrot bullshit? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (2 children) Because my last impression was that things hadn't changed. Why did you just downvote me, rather than actually provide a source to back up your claim? That isn't really conducive to a productive conversation. You've come at me in an inherently hostile manner, which is disrespectful. Nonetheless, I'll do your work for you: An extensive lead service pipe replacement effort has been underway since 2016. In early 2017, some officials asserted that the water quality had returned to acceptable levels, but in January 2019, residents and officials expressed doubt about the cleanliness of the water. There were an estimated 2,500 lead service pipes still in place as of April 2019. As of December 8, 2020, fewer than 500 service lines still needed to be inspected. As of July 16, 2021, 27,133 water service lines had been excavated and inspected, resulting in the replacement of 10,059 lead pipes. After $400 million in state and federal spending, Flint has secured a clean water source, distributed filters to all who want them, and laid modern, safe, copper pipes to nearly every home in the city. Politico declared that its water is "just as good as any city's in Michigan." However, a legacy of distrust remains, so residents often refuse to drink the tap water. Furthermore: As the criminal investigation progressed, more than a dozen state and local officials were indicted on a raft of charges, including obstruction of justice, lying to police, and involuntary manslaughter. While prosecutors were able to secure misdemeanor convictions against seven defendants through plea bargains, the most-serious charges were dropped in 2019. So it is perhaps understandable that people think things were by and large brushed under the rug, and are still distrustful. Earthworm Jim would be ashamed of you. He had far more modesty. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) They don’t have any obligation to do the legwork for you. It’s good that you put your homework here for others to reference, but no-effort comments get no-effort replies. And as you found out, they were ultimately correct. There are way too many bad faith statements on lemmy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) ??? Are you a bot? Did you read the part in the comment chain where it was shown that it wasn’t a fact? Also please learn some self awareness if you’re going to use bad characterization while accusing me of doing the same thing permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Your last impression was outdated by years because YOU never did even a cursory google to back up YOUR claim. You didn’t do my work for me. You finally did your own work that you never did lol. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) That hasn’t been the case in years now. Why parrot bullshit? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (2 children) Because my last impression was that things hadn't changed. Why did you just downvote me, rather than actually provide a source to back up your claim? That isn't really conducive to a productive conversation. You've come at me in an inherently hostile manner, which is disrespectful. Nonetheless, I'll do your work for you: An extensive lead service pipe replacement effort has been underway since 2016. In early 2017, some officials asserted that the water quality had returned to acceptable levels, but in January 2019, residents and officials expressed doubt about the cleanliness of the water. There were an estimated 2,500 lead service pipes still in place as of April 2019. As of December 8, 2020, fewer than 500 service lines still needed to be inspected. As of July 16, 2021, 27,133 water service lines had been excavated and inspected, resulting in the replacement of 10,059 lead pipes. After $400 million in state and federal spending, Flint has secured a clean water source, distributed filters to all who want them, and laid modern, safe, copper pipes to nearly every home in the city. Politico declared that its water is "just as good as any city's in Michigan." However, a legacy of distrust remains, so residents often refuse to drink the tap water. Furthermore: As the criminal investigation progressed, more than a dozen state and local officials were indicted on a raft of charges, including obstruction of justice, lying to police, and involuntary manslaughter. While prosecutors were able to secure misdemeanor convictions against seven defendants through plea bargains, the most-serious charges were dropped in 2019. So it is perhaps understandable that people think things were by and large brushed under the rug, and are still distrustful. Earthworm Jim would be ashamed of you. He had far more modesty. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) They don’t have any obligation to do the legwork for you. It’s good that you put your homework here for others to reference, but no-effort comments get no-effort replies. And as you found out, they were ultimately correct. There are way too many bad faith statements on lemmy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) ??? Are you a bot? Did you read the part in the comment chain where it was shown that it wasn’t a fact? Also please learn some self awareness if you’re going to use bad characterization while accusing me of doing the same thing permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Your last impression was outdated by years because YOU never did even a cursory google to back up YOUR claim. You didn’t do my work for me. You finally did your own work that you never did lol. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (2 children) Because my last impression was that things hadn't changed. Why did you just downvote me, rather than actually provide a source to back up your claim? That isn't really conducive to a productive conversation. You've come at me in an inherently hostile manner, which is disrespectful. Nonetheless, I'll do your work for you: An extensive lead service pipe replacement effort has been underway since 2016. In early 2017, some officials asserted that the water quality had returned to acceptable levels, but in January 2019, residents and officials expressed doubt about the cleanliness of the water. There were an estimated 2,500 lead service pipes still in place as of April 2019. As of December 8, 2020, fewer than 500 service lines still needed to be inspected. As of July 16, 2021, 27,133 water service lines had been excavated and inspected, resulting in the replacement of 10,059 lead pipes. After $400 million in state and federal spending, Flint has secured a clean water source, distributed filters to all who want them, and laid modern, safe, copper pipes to nearly every home in the city. Politico declared that its water is "just as good as any city's in Michigan." However, a legacy of distrust remains, so residents often refuse to drink the tap water. Furthermore: As the criminal investigation progressed, more than a dozen state and local officials were indicted on a raft of charges, including obstruction of justice, lying to police, and involuntary manslaughter. While prosecutors were able to secure misdemeanor convictions against seven defendants through plea bargains, the most-serious charges were dropped in 2019. So it is perhaps understandable that people think things were by and large brushed under the rug, and are still distrustful. Earthworm Jim would be ashamed of you. He had far more modesty. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) They don’t have any obligation to do the legwork for you. It’s good that you put your homework here for others to reference, but no-effort comments get no-effort replies. And as you found out, they were ultimately correct. There are way too many bad faith statements on lemmy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) ??? Are you a bot? Did you read the part in the comment chain where it was shown that it wasn’t a fact? Also please learn some self awareness if you’re going to use bad characterization while accusing me of doing the same thing permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Your last impression was outdated by years because YOU never did even a cursory google to back up YOUR claim. You didn’t do my work for me. You finally did your own work that you never did lol. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) They don’t have any obligation to do the legwork for you. It’s good that you put your homework here for others to reference, but no-effort comments get no-effort replies. And as you found out, they were ultimately correct. There are way too many bad faith statements on lemmy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) ??? Are you a bot? Did you read the part in the comment chain where it was shown that it wasn’t a fact? Also please learn some self awareness if you’re going to use bad characterization while accusing me of doing the same thing permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) ??? Are you a bot? Did you read the part in the comment chain where it was shown that it wasn’t a fact? Also please learn some self awareness if you’re going to use bad characterization while accusing me of doing the same thing permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] speff@disc.0x-ia.moe 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) ??? Are you a bot? Did you read the part in the comment chain where it was shown that it wasn’t a fact? Also please learn some self awareness if you’re going to use bad characterization while accusing me of doing the same thing permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] elbarto777@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 6 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
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[–] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Your last impression was outdated by years because YOU never did even a cursory google to back up YOUR claim. You didn’t do my work for me. You finally did your own work that you never did lol. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] reddig33@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children) Permanently Deleted permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Jets do not. They usually use Jet A, basically kerosene. It's piston engines that use leaded gasoline (avgas). permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] reddig33@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago Furthermore leaded gas is currently being phased out of general aviation also, at least in the US (others will likely follow). permalink fedilink source parent [–] nomecks@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago Maybe if you're posting from 1990. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Jets do not. They usually use Jet A, basically kerosene. It's piston engines that use leaded gasoline (avgas). permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] reddig33@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago Furthermore leaded gas is currently being phased out of general aviation also, at least in the US (others will likely follow). permalink fedilink source parent
[+] reddig33@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago Furthermore leaded gas is currently being phased out of general aviation also, at least in the US (others will likely follow). permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TWeaK@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago Furthermore leaded gas is currently being phased out of general aviation also, at least in the US (others will likely follow). permalink fedilink source parent
[–] nomecks@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago Maybe if you're posting from 1990. permalink fedilink source parent