In Mexico City, scientists are worried about the condition of pre-Aztec ruins that are starting to deteriorate at a fast pace. THe acid levels that are in the air around the ruins, are among the highest in Mexico, mainly due to the fact that the city where the ruins are located produces oil as its main export. Unsure of how fast the site will deteriorate, scientists say that anywhere within 10 to 100 years, all hieroglyphics will be gone from the ancient ruins.
This to me is a bad sign that we, as humans, are royally screwing up our world. I mean, it is one thing for us to be harmed from pollution since we are such fragile beings. But having buildings be harmed is way worst in my opinion.
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I'm all for safeguarding archeological sites, but inanimate objects, no matter how culturally signifigant or important, should never be allowed to trump human life or the environment. Hopefully this revelation will encourage people who might not have thought of the problem of pollution previously to give it new thought.
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