README.md

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title: GVFD Explorer
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short_description: Chat interface for Global Value Factor Database
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# Global Value Factor Database Explorer

An AI-enhanced interactive chatbot that allows users to explore and calculate with the Global Value Factor Database - a comprehensive dataset that converts environmental and social impacts into monetary values (USD).

## ✨ Features

- 🤖 **AI-Enhanced Responses**: Local AI model provides intelligent, conversational responses
- 🔍 **Smart Search**: "Value factor for CO2 emissions in Germany" 
- 🧮 **Impact Calculations**: Calculate monetary impacts using value factors
- 🌍 **Country Analysis**: Explore factors specific to different countries
- 📊 **Category Filtering**: Browse factors by environmental categories
- 💰 **Completely FREE**: Runs locally with no API costs

## Dataset

Uses the [Global Value Factor Database Refactor V2](https://huggingface.co/datasets/danielrosehill/Global-Value-Factor-Database-Refactor-V2) from the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI).

**Coverage**: 229 countries, multiple environmental categories, standardized monetary conversion factors.

## Example Queries

- "Value factor for CO2 emissions in Germany"
- "Find air pollution factors for USA" 
- "What's the water consumption factor in Japan?"
- "Calculate impact for 50 tons with factor 125.75"
- "Alternatives to methane factors if not available"

Perfect for researchers, sustainability professionals, ESG analysts, and environmental impact assessment.