22 times more likely to die if we smoke? Pretty interesting statistic considering our chance of dying is 100%. The big picture is that why would we voluntarily give up diesel vehicles.
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Originally Posted by NachtRitter
OK, I know we're drifting off topic here...
I still don't see how it will be "easy" ... getting rid of tobacco should be "easy" too, in theory. I mean, who wants to willingly increase their risk of dying by as much as 22 times?!? Apparently, that's not much of a dis-incentive for a really large number of people! We've still got people starting to smoke despite the cost, the messaging, the legal roadblocks... How would you get people to "easily" give up diesels?
It must have existed before, if gasoline exhaust was considered a contributor to cancer over 20 years ago...
I think we've still got some clear and present dangers along with the sneaky ones... but yes, you're right... and the fact that we live longer gives those sneaky long term hazards a chance to show up in large enough numbers to become meaningful and a bit frightening.
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