There’s been a major story reported to me. The garbage mine at Fresh Kills New York has had a collapse. A team of miners is trapped in the mine, and is presumed alive. As you all know, with the lack of fuel and resources to use traditional mining equipment, those looking to make new raw materials to rebuild critical infrastructure have turned to landfills. The waste that we created in the 20th century is is quickly becoming a precious resource due to its abundance, ease of collection and status as an already refined material. It is dangerous and toxic work, those that undertake it must work in conditions worse than miners from the gold rush era of 19th century North America.

Lori Kim will be heading there to cover rescue efforts. Let’s all pray for their souls.