• what_is_a_name@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Two failures do not make a right.

    The point above stands. EVs do little for the environment. Compared to sensible options like transit and biking and walking they are marginally better, but hm hardly at all.

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        1 year ago

        You’re just reiterating my points. Yes they are better. And for people without a choice living in car dependent he’ll holes - an improvement.

        But the fact that you live in a car dependent he’ll hole is another failure of our society - and prevents you from using much better options.

        We should be addressing the root cause. Not the symptom.

        In functional societies, EVs are a small improvement. The noise and carcinogen pollution, land use impact and simple danger to soft street users are key damages ALL cars make to spaces occupied by people.

        Finally - I am tired of “we need cars for those with impairments / to reliever things / other bullshit.” We do not. It’s just the completely broken car-dependent American perspective.