SUVs emit more climate-damaging gases than old cars, study finds

The investigation - performed by the Possible group – comes amid concern about the environmental impact caused by the growing popularity of SUVs – very large vehicles, which can weigh more than two tons.

SUVs account for about half of all car sales in the United States. This year, the International Energy Agency said that globally, SUVs produced emissions equivalent to the combined national totals of the UK and Germany.

SUVs emit more climate damaging gas than older cars do, study finds https://t.co/HcqR0zibXz

— Guardian Environment (@guardianeco) October 16, 2023

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