Video: Instead of the shore - a dump of cars, or how not to solve environmental problems
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
"We wanted the best, but it turned out as always!" - it is not a shame, but it is this catch phrase, once uttered by Chernomyrdin, that explains many human actions. River erosion became a major environmental problem in America in the 1950s. A solution was found quickly enough: to prevent the banks from eroding, they began to be reinforced with the bodies of old cars. It was assumed that in this way, further destruction of the coastline could be avoided.
This controversial method of caring for the environment has been dubbed the "Detroit Riprap". Detroit is rightfully considered the American Mecca of the automotive industry, and the "rip rap" technology involves the creation of an artificial embankment to strengthen the coast. In this case, the Americans do not use stones, but old cars, since they are several times cheaper than the necessary building materials. However, the remnants of grease, paint, oil, rust, which inevitably end up in rivers along with cars, are a real threat to the environment.
Today, the "remains" of cars are an integral part of the water landscape. Some of the cars are located right on the shore, many are partially flooded, some are still under water. The current constantly "digs out" old rusty frames, exposing the unsightly results of human irresponsibility. The only good news is that not everywhere in America cars are subjected to such recycling. In Los Angeles, for example, the Museum of Modern Art has initiated the "Art on the Streets" action, where everyone can decorate old cars at their discretion, turning them into a real masterpiece!
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