• explodicle@local106.com
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    11 months ago

    We’re aware that it does make a difference. In something completely unnecessary. You can enjoy life without polluting lead.

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      11 months ago

      Probably should talk to the multiple other “sports” that allow it in FAR larger and more harmful ways.

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        11 months ago

        Motorsports are by far the most polluting form of sport per capita. Hardly anyone can partake in them and those that do inflect massive amounts of environmental damage. It’s ok to like something, but we should still be mindful of the negatives a hobby can cause so we can at least minimize the damage. Like golf is fine, but we don’t need to use so many pesticides and build golf courses in deserts.

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          11 months ago

          lol you got a source on that claim, or is it a “I pulled it out my ass stat” because I find it pretty hard to believe.

          The MASSIVE water consumption, in addition to pesticides, and the plastics used in golf balls (going with your example here) that are left in the wild, in addition to the significantly higher rate of people who play golf, are likely far worse for the environment than a handful of cars having some fun. I’m not saying racing isn’t bad for the environment. What I am saying is there are things that are FAR more common, and worse.