Google system to estimate pollutant emissions from flights

The system developed by Google to estimate carbon emissions from flights is called the  Travel Impact Model (TIM)  . TIM uses a number of factors to calculate emissions, including the distance of the flight, the type of aircraft, the number of passengers and the type of fuel used.

TIM is available for anyone to use ( Google has released an API for developers), and can be used to compare different flights and to calculate carbon emissions from personal air travel, and is a valuable tool for travelers to make informed decisions about their travels.

By knowing the carbon emissions of their flights, travelers can choose trips that have a lower impact on the environment. And of course, TIM can also be used to educate travelers about the climate impact of air travel and to encourage them to take action to reduce their emissions.

Overall, I think it's a powerful tool that can help reduce the climate impact of air travel. By providing information on carbon emissions from flights, TIM can help travelers make more sustainable choices and reduce their carbon footprint.

Here are some examples of how TIM can be used to make better travel decisions:

• A traveler planning a business trip can use TIM to compare different flights and choose the flight with the lowest emissions.

• A traveler planning a vacation trip can use TIM to calculate the emissions from their trip and take steps to reduce their impact, such as choosing a closer destination or traveling by train instead of air.

• A company that is planning travel for its employees can use TIM to calculate emissions from employee travel and take steps to reduce their impact, such as providing incentives for employees to travel by train or bus.

If someone is thinking of taking a flight, they can first ask their travel agency to provide them with information on the ecological impact of their flight, and other alternative possibilities.

It seems to me that TIM is a more than interesting and necessary tool, as I am sure that this type of tool will help to make people aware of the flights they are going to carry out, and the possibilities of reducing their climate impact.