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The Royal College of Surgeons recently released a document on sustainability in dentistry. I attended a course in Taunton in October 2023, where a pie chart indicated that CO2 emissions accounted for…
A study has found that Bradford's clean air zone has reduced air pollution and saved the NHS approximately £30,700 monthly in its first year. The zone led to a 25% decrease in GP visits for…
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17 Feb 2025 •
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Teumzghi F. Mebrahtu, Gillian Santorelli, Tiffany C. Yang, James E. Tate, Sally Jones, John Wright, Rosemary R.C. McEachan
This paper examines how the humanity-driven crossing of planetary boundaries beyond safe levels impacts the health of children, with an emphasis on infectious diseases. The review elucidates how…
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10 Feb 2025 •
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Mikaela Coleman, Palwasha Yousafzai Khan, Lauren Linde, Phoebe Williams, Ben Marais
NHS LPP have scoped the sustainability impact of Oral Nutritional Supplements. The full report is now open access and the webinar (including slides) are also available: Oral Nutritional Supplements…
The GP Net 0 Study aims:
To understand how general practice is implementing decarbonisation actions to help achieve a net zero NHS; and
To generate actionable recommendations on how to support…
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12 Aug 2024 •
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Dr Ana R Nunes and Prof Jeremy Dale (lead investigators)
A landmark report, laying the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint of surgical care. The Green Surgery report has involved significant input and collaboration with individuals and…
The modules can be accessed free of charge by those registered on the RCOG learning platform using the links below
Module 1 - The impact of climate change on health
Module 2 - The impact of the…
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7 Oct 2023 •
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Dr Alice Clack, Miss Natasha Abdul Aziz and Dr Kathryn Hunt
NHS England has recently launched a new programme ofNational Medicines Optimisation Opportunities for 2023/24. The guidance outlines 16 key areas of focus, including:
addressing problematic…
Sign up for the Climate Change eBulletin from the Royal College of Paediatrics.
Stay up to date with news, events and ways to get involved on tackling climate change. The RCPCH Climate Change…
Asthma + Lung UK have recently updated their webpages about air pollution (https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/air-pollution), and they are a great resource for patients and clinicians…
