The Berlin-based company says it has already planted 200 million trees since 2009.
The new net web client will be powered by renewable energy from Ecosias own solar farms.
Thats enough to power a lightbulb for 3 hours.
Ecosias web app has been optimised for speed.
It claims that loading pages is up to three times faster than most mainstream browsers.
This is thanksto an inbuilt ad-blocker that reduces user data and energy consumption.
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
As of March 2024, Google Chrome and Safari had 65% and 19% ofbrowser market sharerespectively.
However, the EUs recentDigital Markets Act, which in March, may help level the playing field.
We welcome recent moves like the DMA, said Ecosia CEO and founder Christian Kroll.
Our web client is also another way for them to become more independent from big tech.
This includes customisable browsing and security features like password management and SSL encryption.
The chatbot generates greener answers, directing users to sustainable solutions.
Ecosia claims all of its profits go directly to tree-planting projects across the world.
And now, with the new web client, to clean energy generation.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
