Last updated: 29.07.2024

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has long been a vanguard in environmental preservation and protection in the United States. When it comes to carbon calculations for the flight passenger sector, the EPA's methodology offers a robust framework, bearing in mind the intricate nature of aviation and its environmental implications. As the aviation industry remains a considerable contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, it becomes crucial to possess a comprehensive and accurate calculation methodology.

The EPA's approach for carbon emissions from passenger flights emphasizes not just the direct emissions but also factors in relevant elements such as plane type, flight distance, fuel efficiency, and load factors. This multifaceted methodology assists airlines, regulatory bodies, and environmental advocates in gaining a clearer understanding of the sector's carbon footprint. The consistency this approach provides ensures that carbon reduction efforts are based on reliable data, making it possible to chart effective and impactful strategies to combat climate change.

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Equation

co2_in_g = distance_in_km * co2_in_g_per_passenger-km * number_of_passengers

Factors considered by methodology:

• Distance
• Number of travelers
• Booking class

API request

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      "destination": "HAM",
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    }
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}

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