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Travellers worried about their impact on the environment will be able to assess their carbon footprint thanks to a new online calculator.
The United Nations International civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has placed a carbon calculation tool on its website that can be used for any flight taken.
It takes into account factors such as aircraft type, route specific data, passenger load factors and cargo carried.
"The carbon calculator responds to the wish of many travellers for a reliable and authoritative method to estimate the carbon footprint of a flight, so they can choose the programme best suited to offset the impact of their trips on climate change according to the amount of [ carbon dioxide] they are responsible for," said Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez, president of the ICAO council.
"We are excited at the potential of the calculator to help individuals and organisations become part of the solution instead of being part of the problem.
"As more technical and operational information becomes available, the calculator will evolve to better meet the expectations of the travelling public," Mr Kobeh added.
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