The increasing popularity of ultra-heavy SUVs in England means a conventional-engined car bought in 2013 will, on average, have lower carbon emissions than one bought new today, new research has found.

The study by the climate campaign group Possible said there was a strong correlation between income and owning a large SUV, which meant there was a sound argument for “polluter pays” taxes for vehicle emissions based on size.

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    8 months ago

    What does monkey-lipped mean, I’ve literally never heard that phrase?

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      8 months ago

      I’m just having a pick at the fashion of overly botoxed lips.

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        8 months ago

        What you’re describing is actually collagen filler, not botox. If you botoxed your lips you’d end up with a serious speech impediment for a few months. Back in the day we used to call it the “Leslie Ash special”, after a celeb who had a particularly disasterous one done.

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          8 months ago

          Never heard of that special. Thanks for the correction though.