Tackling climate change: the pivotal role of clinicians

What you need to knowHealthcare systems are major emitters of greenhouse gases, but also have to manage increased demand for care as a consequence of the climate crisis Key sources of greenhouse gas emissions include energy generated from fossil fuels, running of services, and healthcare supply chains (transport, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and food)Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved through legislation and policy, effective leadership and management, and above all, promoting sustainable practice in front line careSources and selection criteriaWe searched Medline for articles, and the internet for publicly available reports of policy actions by healthcare services and institutions seeking to limit their greenhouse gas emissions. We also drew on our own expertise.Every healthcare professional, manager, policymaker, politician, and patient has a role to play in securing net zero carbon emissions in healthcare, and front line clinicians can make a profound difference. This article offers an overview of the carbon footprint…
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