Healthcare Leaders Tackle Climate Change
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Healthcare leaders in Irelands west and north west convened in Sligo to discuss the health services impact on the climate and strategies for improvement. The conference, attended by over three hundred fifty people, featured practical steps such as repurposing clinical waste, auditing inhaler prescriptions, and enhancing emergency department sustainability. HSE officials emphasized their role in combating climate change and unveiled a new regional green plan for 2022-2029, focusing on immediate emissions reductions and long-term changes. Attendees learned about real-world achievements, like switching patients to low-carbon inhalers and promoting plant-based diets. The HSE is also implementing broader initiatives, such as using recycled paper, reviewing waste streams, and retrofitting buildings. These efforts align with government targets, including a 51% reduction in energy-related emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. Regional leaders aim to inspire wider action across healthcare.
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