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>> CO2 doesn't care where it's emitted

Disease rates (e.g. asthma) in the population do though

>> And nowhere near the power needed if everyone switched to EVs

You’re saying that if demand for electricity goes up, it won’t be met? Why?



Is asthma affected by CO2?

> You’re saying that if demand for electricity goes up, it won’t be met?

Yes.

> Why?

Because government does not price things based on supply&demand. Therefore, you get shortages (rolling blackouts).


Tailpipe emissions are far more harmful than only CO2 - which i suspect you know. I’m beginning to think you’re arguing in bad faith here




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