Carbon Calculator
Introducing the UK Carbon Footprint Calculator
The UK Carbon Footprint Calculator is an application designed to shed light on the carbon emissions generated by different modes of transportation. It also aims to guide users towards more sustainable travel choices.
This application covers several transportation options, from car rides to bus journeys, train trips to ferry rides, it considers the emissions associated with each mode of travel. By focusing on transportation, it could help users make more informed decisions about their travel habits.
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Building on the Work of Others
The development of this tool was made possible with the help of the open-source community. It builds upon the foundation laid by projects like the North App[1] and contributions from individuals like J0ANMN[2]. The North App, originally created to help companies calculate their climate impact and communicate their sustainability efforts, provided the initial framework for this application.
J0ANMN's contributions further enhanced this foundation by improving the existing features. Based on this groundwork, I have customized the application to specifically calculate the carbon emissions of individuals living in the UK.
Customization for UK Travelers
To make the Calculator applicable to the transportation options in the UK, data relevant to UK travel were incorporated, such as adding UK rail stations to calculate train rides within the country. Data on UK train stations was sourced from ellcom's UK Train Station Locations repository[3]. Additionally, CO2 emissions data per passenger kilometer was drawn from Trainline[4].
Carbon Footprint Estimations
It is important to note that the calculations generated by the UK Carbon Footprint Calculator are estimates. These estimates are based on data from the UK government, specifically from 2019, published in the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Conversion Factors report[5]. The primary goal of the application is to help users in estimating their carbon footprint, so that they could be aware of how their travel choices affect the environment.
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The UK Carbon Footprint Calculator is a tool that tries to help individuals recognize the impact of their transportation choices and balance their carbon footprint.
[1] https://github.com/tmrowco/northapp-contrib
[2] https://github.com/J0ANMM/carbon-calculator
[3] https://github.com/ellcom/UK-Train-Station-Locations
[4] https://www.thetrainline.com/sustainable-travel
[5] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2023