Health care providers have duty to reduce impact of their work on environment

Climate change is predicted to be one of the largest health threats of the 21st century. Human activities are increasing the release of greenhouse gases, leading to global warming and eminent catastrophe. It is important for every individual to know about carbon/greenhouse gas emissions, and each one of us must endeavor to limit the same so as to leave the earth in a better position than it is now.Health care itself is a large contributor to carbon emissions. The health care sector is responsible for one-seventh of the U.S. economy. (Read more...)

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