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Health sector in uphill battle to reduce emissions amid climate emergency

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The healthcare sector accounts for around 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That's equivalent to the annual emissions of France, Germany and Brazil combined. Medical staff and the healthcare industry are gradually embracing the objective of reducing the sector's contribution to global warming. But the task remains daunting. The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.

Added on the 30/06/2023 14:32:09 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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