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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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[–] Patches 17 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I can confirm. In 2023 despite having LED lightbulbs - we consume 7 more watts per hour per lightbulb than the average lightbulb did in 1546.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The lights back then probably weren't very bright were they?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

But they used very little electricity, almost none

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

They also did jack shit for illumination, so...

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The average light bulbs in 1546 definitely did jack shit that's for sure.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months 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.