boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year agoThe 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.english.elpais.comexternal-linkmessage-square371fedilinkarrow-up11.72Karrow-down139
arrow-up11.68Karrow-down1external-linkThe 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.english.elpais.comboem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square371fedilink
minus-squarethehorsefromthehorseheresy@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up11·1 year agoWow it is like induced demand but for resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox
Wow it is like induced demand but for resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox