It might seem paradoxical. The very industry dedicated to healing and promoting health is also a significant contributor to the climate crisis. If global health care was a country, it would be the world’s fifth largest carbon emitter. Jeffrey Braithwaite tells us about how health systems, hospitals, and clinicians in Australia are working to reduce their carbon footprint. Hear how making informed choices about tests, treatments, and procedures, and considering their environmental impact alongside their clinical effectiveness and cost is a vital part of this effort.

References:

• Braithwaite J, Pichumani A, Crowley P. Tackling climate change: the pivotal role of clinicians. BMJ. 2023;382:e076963. doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-076963.
• Braithwaite J, Smith CL, Leask E, et al. Strategies and tactics to reduce the impact  ...