This article aims for readers to be able to:
- Outline the importance of the biosphere and its constituent parts.
- Describe the impact of pollution and climate change on each other and on the overall planetary health.
- Detail the impacts of healthcare-related activities on environmental pollution, from procurement to use to waste.
- Adopt strategies to mitigate some of the effects of healthcare on the environment and on health.
There is a clinical scenario, useful images and informative discussion to help move beyond 'carbon tunnel vision' for a more comprehensive view on how to improve environmental sustainability in anaesthesia and critical care.
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