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| Google helps users reduce their carbon footprint |
Google has announced a number of new features designed to help users of its platform make more sustainable decisions.
The new service focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from global warming and is primarily used for research, mapping, travel and nesting.
Google Maps
Americans can find the most fuel-efficient driving route using Google Maps. The company first announced in March that the feature would be available soon.
Fuel efficiency reduces fuel costs and exhaust pipe pollution. If the most fuel-efficient route is also the fastest, the map will use this option by default.
If the fuel-saving route is slow, the app will show the user their choice so they can make an informed choice about the choice. As of 2022, European users can do so.
In theory, this helps card users reduce carbon dioxide emissions. A car typically emits less than 5 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
The United States has one of the world's highest emissions per capita, and one person can emit about 18 tons annually.
Wherever bike navigation via maps is offered, the app will provide Lite Navigation in the coming months. This feature allows drivers to view direction and route details without turning on the screen.
In addition, the app also shares information about shared scooters and bikes in 300 cities around the world. Including Berlin, New York, Sao Paulo and Taipei.
travel
When searching for flights on Google, users can now see the carbon dioxide emissions associated with each flight. You can even see how seat selection affects your personal carbon footprint.
Traveling in business or first class increases the environmental impact you have to bear as it takes up more space and therefore causes a greater proportion of aircraft emissions.
Recent studies have shown that choosing a more fuel-efficient road can actually reduce the carbon footprint of a given road by up to 63%.
In addition, Google announced that it will expand its research to reduce emissions from driving. The point here is to direct traffic more efficiently by operating traffic lights.
The company tested the software with artificial intelligence and found that it reduced fuel delays and intersections by 10-20%. He plans to start in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and expand the program to other cities around the world.
Google search
The company plans to change the way climate change results are presented on its research platform later this month. The user is redirected to a custom results page containing "high quality climate information". Plans to source content from various agencies including the United Nations.
The company also hopes to make it easier for consumers to see greener options when shopping on Google. In addition, when users search for car models, it will display results for hybrid and electric cars early next year. When searching for a specific electric vehicle, users can also find nearby charging stations compatible with that model.
US users should also look for suggestions for more energy-efficient home appliances when shopping online. This applies to finding ovens, dishwashers, kettles, stoves and dryers.
nest
Google has launched a new service called "Nest Renew" for owners of Nest thermostats. This allows the user to automatically switch between heating and cooling when more renewable energy is supplied from the grid.
This is a strategy promoted by energy experts and environmentalists, and it is an important step in improving energy efficiency in homes. It can also reduce stress on the network at peak times.