Open Letter – NZ Health Professionals – please sign!
sustainabledoctor.co The healthcare sector is surprisingly carbon-intensive (more than shipping and aviation!) and polluting. And the NZ healthcare sector is in the top 5 worst in the world at GHG emissions…
Doctoring the Planet: Why and How Earth Needs us to Lead Climate Action
A Grand Round Presentation I recently had the opportunity to give a Grand Round presentation at my local hospital, and of course chose the topic that has become near and…
7 Climate Actions Healthcare Pros can take today
Are you ready to start taking climate action in your healthcare office or clinic? Are you wondering where to start? Here are 7 climate actions you can take in your…
Healthcare’s Role in the Fight against Climate Change
While it may feel that we are powerless against such a vast enormous problem, we in healthcare have a big role to play in the fight against climate change. In…
The Dirt on Gloves
Our overuse of non-sterile plastic gloves in healthcare causes an enormous amount of harm. We often think wearing these gloves protects our patients…but that is dogma. Instead, they only protect…
