One more AI post - I'm not scared about Ai being a perfect imitation of real art or imagery anymore. I am chiefly concerned with the environmental impact. HOWEVER, *because* it has now degraded into a specific look that most people are now able to recognize, people start might using it less.

Good Idea: Keep some standing deadwood

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/habitats/deadwood/

Deadwood, including fallen branches, decaying stumps, and standing dead trees, is essential for woodland ecosystems. It recycles nutrients back into the soil, supports diverse wildlife, and hosts fungi that break down wood. Deadwood provides habitats for beetle larvae, bird nesting sites, and bat roosts. Despite its ecological value, deadwood faces threats from human activities aimed at keeping forests tidy and safe. To protect deadwood, it's important to manage dying trees carefully, sometimes leaving them in place to benefit the ecosystem. Techniques like veteranisation can also help younger trees develop the valuable habitats typically found in ancient trees.

Study:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02827581.2010.497495

Some more info in German: https://naturschutz-und-denkmalpflege.projekte.tu-berlin.de/pages/leitfaden-biotopholz/biotopholzstrukturen/totholz/hochstubben.php

example of how American suburbs are designed to be car dependent

https://redd.it/1dpg5r0
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If only could see what others see.

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Heads up on Tractor Supply... https://corporate.tractorsupply.com/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/2024/Tractor-Supply-Company-Statement/default.aspx

Mid 20th century American city planners looking at pre car US cities be like.

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