▲ 1685 ▼ 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) submitted 2 years ago by boem@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world 371 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) But they used very little electricity, almost none permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Gabu@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) They also did jack shit for illumination, so... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hobo@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) The average light bulbs in 1546 definitely did jack shit that's for sure. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] s_i_m_s@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah considering they didn't discover electricity until the 1700s then they didn't even invent one that lasted long enough to be practical until 1879. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) That's the joke isn't it? Just for historical context Michaelangelo completed the Last Judgement on the Sistine chapel in 1541, so like 5 years before 1546, and I don't think he had flashlights to help him with the lighting. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Gabu@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) They also did jack shit for illumination, so... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hobo@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) The average light bulbs in 1546 definitely did jack shit that's for sure. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] s_i_m_s@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah considering they didn't discover electricity until the 1700s then they didn't even invent one that lasted long enough to be practical until 1879. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) That's the joke isn't it? Just for historical context Michaelangelo completed the Last Judgement on the Sistine chapel in 1541, so like 5 years before 1546, and I don't think he had flashlights to help him with the lighting. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Hobo@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) The average light bulbs in 1546 definitely did jack shit that's for sure. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] s_i_m_s@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah considering they didn't discover electricity until the 1700s then they didn't even invent one that lasted long enough to be practical until 1879. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) That's the joke isn't it? Just for historical context Michaelangelo completed the Last Judgement on the Sistine chapel in 1541, so like 5 years before 1546, and I don't think he had flashlights to help him with the lighting. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] s_i_m_s@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yeah considering they didn't discover electricity until the 1700s then they didn't even invent one that lasted long enough to be practical until 1879. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) That's the joke isn't it? Just for historical context Michaelangelo completed the Last Judgement on the Sistine chapel in 1541, so like 5 years before 1546, and I don't think he had flashlights to help him with the lighting. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) That's the joke isn't it? Just for historical context Michaelangelo completed the Last Judgement on the Sistine chapel in 1541, so like 5 years before 1546, and I don't think he had flashlights to help him with the lighting. permalink fedilink source parent