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2024 16 Sep

  The looming threat of climate change is now an undeniable reality. With global temperatures on track to exceed the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement, and possibly rising over 3°C by the end of the century, the healthcare sector finds itself at the forefront of this global crisis. Responsible for approximately 5% of global emissions, healthcare...Read more

2024 16 Sep

  The looming threat of climate change is now an undeniable reality. With global temperatures on track to exceed the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement, and possibly rising over 3°C by the end of the century, the healthcare sector finds itself at the forefront of this global crisis. Responsible for approximately 5% of global emissions, healthcare...Read more

2024 29 Feb

  Healthcare contributes substantially to the overall greenhouse gas emissions. Among all specialities, radiology is one of the most energy-intensive despite the industry's efforts to provide lower-consumption devices. Furthermore, contrast media residuals in wastewater and medical waste in interventional radiology contribute to radiology's environmental...Read more

2024 29 Feb

  Healthcare contributes substantially to the overall greenhouse gas emissions. Among all specialities, radiology is one of the most energy-intensive despite the industry's efforts to provide lower-consumption devices. Furthermore, contrast media residuals in wastewater and medical waste in interventional radiology contribute to radiology's environmental...Read more