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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. (english.elpais.com)

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[-] nossaquesapao@lemmy.eco.br 50 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I don't remember the name of the effect, but it seems to happen a lot of times when newer technologies makes things consume less. People end up consuming more, either by increase of size, duration of use of using more of the thing.

[-] raginghummus@lemmy.world 33 points 1 year ago

Yes! It's called Jevons paradox

[-] thehorsefromthehorseheresy@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Wow it is like induced demand but for resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox

[-] nossaquesapao@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you!

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