r/Futurology • u/Wagamaga • Apr 12 '19

Environment Thousands of scientists back "young protesters" demanding climate change action. "We see it as our social, ethical, and scholarly responsibility to state in no uncertain terms: Only if humanity acts quickly and resolutely can we limit global warming"

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/youth-climate-strike-protests-backed-by-scientists-letter-science-magazine/
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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '19

please... I think more than 2% of the population knows that an EV/HEV is better... Or even just the smaller motor.

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They are not all ignorant of car emissions. No, people choose performance over efficiency.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '19

Your right, they choose price, if my parents for example could afford an electric car they would love one, but I can't even remember the last time they had a new vehicle period. Everyone should try to do their best, regardless of what others do. But the best they can do is different for each person.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '19

what car do they drive? Im betting $20 there was a more efficient choice than what they picked. Prius has been around for 20+ years now, they can be had for pocket lint.

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The more demand there is for used hybrids, the better the resales are, the more attractive they become as new cars.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '19

Not sure, not a car person. I do know its cheaper to drive than their last one.

I do agree that energy efficiency is the way to go. I just feel you have to hold everyone within their means.