[pjc50]

So .. significantly less dangerous than a corresponding volume of natural gas, which is also unbreathable but also flammable/explosive?

[andrewflnr]

Why is that a relevant comparison? Is anyone gathering natural gas in giant balloons near habitations or workplaces?

[evan_]

Yes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_holder

[andrewflnr]

...huh, yeah, I don't love that either. Seems sketchy.

> putting houses around gas holders was discontinued in the UK.

[ben_w]

Phased out during my lifetime. I grew up with them as part of the suburban architecture, e.g. https://www.google.com/maps/place/DUNHAM-BUSH+LIMITED/@50.86...