The Mountain View giant introduces several new features geared towards helping users make sustainable choices. Their goal is clear – to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
New features from Google in Search, Maps and Travel
More and more companies are joining the fight against the climate crisis, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in all possible ways. we follow the plans of automotive and technology giants with new members on an ongoing basis. Also Google, which presented a number of new features in its services.
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The way in which “climate change” results are displayed will change in the Search Engine. To prevent disinformation, we will be directed to a dedicated website with high-quality information from proven, recognized sources, including the United Nations. Next year, there will be proposals for greener options when shopping on Google – when looking for a car, we will get an offer of electric and hybrid vehicles, etc. Google will also suggest (in the US) more energy-efficient household appliances when shopping online.
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Google Maps in the US will show you which routes are more economical, and if that route is also the fastest, it will be set as default. This feature will go to Europe next year. The bicycle navigation in Maps will get a simplified view so that the screen shows both instructions and details about the route. In the Trips section, when searching for flights, we will see the carbon footprint of each flight, as well as how choosing a class affects your individual carbon footprint.