Diesel cars have been promoted and subsidised as a more climate-friendly alternative to petrol cars because of their higher fuel efficiency and supposedly lower emissions. However, it turns out that diesel cars are causing health problems because they emit significant amounts of particulate matter.
Particulate matter emissions of diesel fuel
Diesel cars have been promoted and subsidised as a more climate-friendly alternative to petrol cars because of their higher fuel efficiency and supposedly lower emissions. However, it turns out that diesel cars are causing health problems because they emit significant amounts of particulate matter.
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- Climate & Atmosphere
- Transport Emission Reduction
- Promotion of Diesel
some attempts made
past case
Region-1
Region-2
Region-3
Region-4
ongoing case
no attempts made
Particulate matter emissions of diesel fuel
New studies conducted in Australia have revealed the potential for significant health impacts attributed to petrol and diesel vehicles. The research estimates that emissions from petrol and diesel cars are responsible for around 11,000 deaths, over 12,000 cardiovascular hospitalisations, 66,000 active cases of asthma and nearly 7,000 respiratory hospitalisations each year.
- The problem-shift had no effect on the efforts to address the initial problem
- Singular (only one effect)
Bleakley, D. (2023, February 24). New study reveals catastrophic health impacts of petrol and diesel cars. The Driven. Available at https://thedriven.io/2023/02/24/new-study-reveals-catastrophic-health-impacts-of-petrol-and-diesel-cars/
Walter, C., & Say, K. (2023). Health impacts associated with traffic emissions in Australia. Melbourne: University of Melbourne.
Moriarty, P., & Honnery, D. (2015). Reliance on technical solutions to environmental problems: caution is needed.
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