Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) is founded on the idea that data and technologies can help accelerate the world’s transition to a low-carbon future. EIE aims to simplify the process of setting an emissions baseline and identifying tangible reduction opportunities, which sets the foundation for effective action.
EIE uses unique Google data sources and modeling capabilities to produce estimates of activity, emissions, and reduction opportunities. By surfacing environmental information in a robust platform free of charge, we aim to serve decision makers and researchers working on these issues and solutions for cities globally.
Core Insights
- Building Emissions: Estimated emissions from heating, cooling, and powering residential and non-residential buildings, based on Google Maps data.
- Transportation Emissions: Estimated emissions of all trips that start or end within city boundaries based on aggregated, anonymized Location History data.
- Rooftop Solar Potential: Estimated solar energy production potential of buildings based on total sunshine exposure, weather patterns, and roof dimensions.
- Tree Canopy: Estimated tree canopy coverage across city regions, based on aerial imagery and machine learning algorithms.
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