from: https://www.reddit.com/r/Suburbanhell/comments/oze24z/it_can_always_get_worse_elgin_il/

  • coeliacmccarthy [he/him, they/them]
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    3 years ago

    in the posthuman world there will be a whole new biome of plants adapted to thrive on top of asphalt and concrete. these novel environments will be visible from space as lines and webs of color

        • GreenTeaRedFlag [any]
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          3 years ago

          yeah, but I don't think particularly likely to cause new species radiation. I've seen trees and grass poking through concrete as long as I've been alive, it's just an obstacle.

            • GreenTeaRedFlag [any]
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              3 years ago

              I'm doubtful. Also, it is not massive all in the same place. Pollen from trees on both sides of the road will be able to reach each other, so speciation is unlikely as there will not be an interruption in gene flow.

    • gowanus_canal [any]
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      3 years ago

      I had a thought the other day, it would be cool if someone developed a bacterial or fungus that would rapidly consume and break down petroleum. Then some ""eco-terrorists"" could poison oil fields and natural gas wells with the stuff, forcing us off fossil fuels. Didn't think about it breaking down asphalt pavement, though.