The road less travelled

Australia will be included in an international rollout of a significant change to Google Maps, in which directions will default to the route with the lowest carbon emissions, which is calculated using traffic, slopes and other factors. Of course, the green route will only appear if the time of arrival is minimally affected, and users do have the option to opt out. The eco-friendly maps feature is part of Google’s plan to overhaul its services in a bid to combat climate change. google.com