It seems kind of primitive to have power lines just hanging on poles, right?

Bit unsightly too

Is it just a cost issue and is it actually significant when considering the cost of power loss on society (work, hospital, food, etc)?

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    6 hours ago

    Probably harder to maintain easier fixes in colder areas where the ground freezes for half a year.

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      5 hours ago

      Not true. I. Most cases they are better protected against the elements if underground.

      But it costs money to do and requires higher tax rates to be spent on it instead of military and paying off corrupted politicians