[TaylorAlexander]

An interesting “mundane” fact about this explosion is that it destroyed so many windows that there probably isn’t enough replacement glass in the country to fix all the windows. And with the port destroyed they don’t know how they’re going to receive more glass. Not to mention aluminum and other materials.

[scoot]

> they don’t know how they’re going to receive more glass

Who is "they"?

The port is partially operational [1], Tripoli hasn't closed, and there is unofficial trade with Syria.

[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/beirut-port-resumes-p...

[TaylorAlexander]

It was whoever KPFA was interviewing about the situation recently. Someone in the area at least. Can’t remember who, sorry.

[gonesilent]

I think Syria is also out of glass...