Google announces tools to boost sustainability in Maps app

Google is making its suite of services more eco-friendly, including Google Maps, which now guides users on a literal path of lower carbon emissions. – dpa

Google Maps is to begin show users more eco-friendly routes when planning transit as part of sustainability efforts announced by the tech giant.

Starting in the US from Wednesday and coming to Europe next year, Google Maps users planning a journey will be able to select the route with the lowest carbon emissions if it is not already the fastest one.