Google on Wednesday announced that driving directions in the US now take fuel efficiency into account when planning routes. That change will be introduced in Europe next year. And around the world, Google Flights now prominently displays the estimated carbon footprint of seats on flights as users shop around. The World’s Carolyn Beeler reports on the potential impact of this change.
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