WHO report highlights health sector’s carbon footprint

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Series Details 29.5.09
Publication Date 29/05/2009
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A radical overhaul of energy consumption in healthcare must take place if Europe is to meet a target of an 80% cut in carbon emissions by 2050. A new report by HCWH and the World Health Organisation shows how the health sector can improve energy efficiency and adopt greener approaches to its services.
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