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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago

The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier.

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The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier.

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 1 year ago

Which pollutes more: a new SUV or a 10-year-old conventional vehicle?

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The environmental organization Possible has carried out a comparison between the two options and the results are shocking

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Yes! It’s called Jevons paradox
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  Wow it is like induced demand but for resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox

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