# EV Scrappage Scheme’s Hidden Carbon Cost

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-06-08T05:21:31+00:00
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The government’s new EV scrappage scheme promises greener roads but hides a dirty truth: making a new electric car emits 10-15 tons of CO2 just from production—far more than the emissions saved by replacing an older gas car. Scrapping functional vehicles doesn’t undo past pollution; it just shifts the environmental burden. Taxpayers are effectively subsidizing destruction over sustainability, turning a climate solution into a paradox. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/639f506bcccbf2dd

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