Carbon Interface API
Overview
API to calculate carbon (C02) emissions estimates for common C02 emitting activities
Carbon Interface is an environment API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- API key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Environment
Questions
Does the Carbon Interface API need an API key?
Yes. The Carbon Interface API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Can I call the Carbon Interface API from the browser?
Yes. The Carbon Interface API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the Carbon Interface API support HTTPS?
Yes, the Carbon Interface API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the Carbon Interface API?
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