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by andrewflnr 181 days ago
Why is that a relevant comparison? Is anyone gathering natural gas in giant balloons near habitations or workplaces?
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evan_ 181 days ago
Yes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_holder
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andrewflnr 181 days ago
...huh, yeah, I don't love that either. Seems sketchy.

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

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ben_w 181 days ago
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...
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