Healthcare's Role in Combating the Climate Crisis
The climate crisis is a significant concern in the Pacific region, and the healthcare sector is at a critical juncture.
According to Enterprise Professor in Sustainable Healthcare at the University of Melbourne, Eugenie Kayak,
healthcare must urgently transform to become part of the climate solution.
- The global healthcare sector is a significant emitter of greenhouse gases, ranking as the fifth-largest emitter if it were a country.
- The main drivers of these emissions are supply chains, medical goods, anaesthetic gases, and energy-intensive hospital operations.
Author's summary: Healthcare sector must lead the fight against climate crisis.
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