@boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 8 months 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-square348fedilinkarrow-up11.69Karrow-down140
arrow-up11.65Karrow-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.com@boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 8 months agomessage-square348fedilink
minus-square@raginghummus@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglish31•8 months agoYes! It’s called Jevons paradox
minus-square@thehorsefromthehorseheresy@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglish11•8 months agoWow it is like induced demand but for resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox
Yes! It’s called Jevons paradox
Wow it is like induced demand but for resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox
Thank you!