https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/carboncounter-app-lets-you-see-the-environmental-impact-of-your-car-092816.html
A group of researchers at MIT have created an app named CarbonCounter. The app factors in mileage, fuel type, and the greenhouse gases emitted during the car’s production to show "how different cars fall on the spectrum of greenhouse gas emissions." According to the article, many people are gaining awareness about the environmental impact of cars, so they want to make the most environment friendly purchase. Although electric cars may seem to be a better option, one's budget and location may rule out that option. The app displays a graph of the greenhouse emissions of a car in correlation with the cost. It also accounts for "region-specific factors that may influence a car's impact". Some study in association with the app has shown that cars with the lowest emissions were normally the most affordable. Personally,I find the app to be quite interesting. I think it will be useful for civilians as long as it displays accurate information. We should think about the environmental impact of the cars we purchase, and the app makes that thinking easier. Also, the creation of the app reveals the changing views about the environment in our society. People are becoming more conscious about the environment. Since the study shows that environment friendly cars are more affordable overall, more people should resort to purchasing these cars.
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