12/10/2024
As we watch the current , , and we must look to as the top contributor of this new normal of . Burning , which creates , heats up the earth and oceans and also raises sea levels due to melting ice caps. The production of greenhouse gases exploded with the introduction of the — which burns fossil fuels — all beginning with the and continuing exponentially today.
All this was predicted 50+ years ago by legions of , but denied that climate change was real and lobbied Congress ferociously to
protect the industry. They took a page from , which in the ‘50s through ‘70s successfully obfuscated the link between smoking ci******es and cancer by hiring PR firms to sow doubt about the science.
The latest climate salvo: about — how they’re not reliable, they don’t work in the cold (Norway has the highest EV adoption rate in the world), or have a worse environmental footprint than fossil fuels… this, part of the ongoing propaganda to sow doubt and instill fear in EV’s (one of the climate solutions) so we maintain as much reliance on fossil fuels as possible.
Here are the scientific facts about EV’s environmental footprint:
Electric cars, even with lithium-ion batteries, are generally better for the environment than fossil fuel-burning vehicles for several key reasons:
Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions:
While the production of lithium batteries does have an environmental impact, electric vehicles (EVs) produce significantly fewer over their lifetime. This is because EVs emit zero tailpipe emissions, whereas traditional vehicles release carbon dioxide (CO2) and other harmful pollutants every time they burn fuel. Over time, the total emissions associated with an EV (including manufacturing and electricity generation) are typically much lower than those from gasoline or diesel cars.
Renewable Energy Potential:
Electric cars can be powered by sources like solar, wind, or hydroelectric power, making them increasingly green as the grid becomes more sustainable. Fossil fuel vehicles, on the other hand, are locked into burning oil-based products, which continuously release CO2 and other greenhouse gases.
Increased Efficiency:
Electric motors are far more efficient than internal combustion engines (ICEs). EVs convert more of the electricity they consume into motion, whereas ICEs waste a lot of energy as heat. This means electric cars require less energy to travel the same distance, reducing their overall environmental impact.
Potential for Battery Recycling:
While lithium mining and battery production have their environmental concerns, battery technology is advancing, and recycling processes are being developed to recover valuable materials from used batteries. This could reduce the demand for new lithium mining and lessen the long-term impact.
Reduction of Air Pollution:
Electric cars don't produce exhaust emissions that contribute to air pollution, which is linked to numerous health problems. By reducing pollutants like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion, EVs contribute
The science of fossil fuels is real and is happening. The trope that climate change isn’t real is simply propaganda that no longer works as we all finally SEE climate change in action . Even Big Oil must acknowledge it but they hope we don’t understand how dire the science is. The scary truth: Even if we stopped burning fossil fuels today, the effects of what we’ve burned already are cumulative and exponential.
By not acting decades ago, our climate future is set. In two generations, no one will be questioning climate change because extreme weather conditions are going to worsen significantly. Real estate values will be largely based on how climate-friendly the location and the dwelling is. Many aspects of our life will change — from food production and health to recreation and weather economics. The Earth is becoming a fierce and less habitable beast. There are thousands of climate scientists from 50+ years ago who warned us. We didn’t trust the science and fell prey to PR firms.
Learn about the and so you can evaluate scientific information and determine if it’s rooted in sound science or is or .
