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9m
Greener inhaler use cuts carbon emissions across OUH
A shift towards lower‑carbon inhalers has helped cut carbon emissions at Oxford University Hospitals, supporting the ambition to reach net zero and reducing the environmental impact of care.
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www.ouh.nhs.uk
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30m
Climate change as a healthcare issue: Implications for physicians and practice leaders
Because the topic of climate change is often politicized, practice leaders may be tempted to avoid it, limiting meaningful engagement from clinicians and healthcare leaders.
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www.mgma.com
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42m
What is an urban heat island? Here's why cities are so much hotter than the countryside
Ever noticed that it tends to be far hotter in cities than the countryside? This is because of the urban ‘heat island’ effect.
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www.euronews.com
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44m
Undercover investigation reveals Europe-wide motorcycle emissions ‘scam’
Austrian motorcycle giant KTM is systematically bypassing laws designed to limit pollution and noise.
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www.desmog.com
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47m
Cool water releases protect fish but reduce hydropower production
Federal officials are considering cool water releases for the third consecutive year at Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona this summer to safeguard the humpback chub, a federally protected fish.
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apnews.com
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49m
Solar power expected to soon be cheaper than natural gas power in Anchorage
Because gas prices are expected to rise in coming years, a new solar project in Anchorage is poised to become cheaper than power generated by imported natural gas.
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alaskabeacon.com
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1h
Our warming planet is a petri dish for new and deadly microbes
As rising temperatures reshape ecosystems around the world, scientists are warning that bacteria, fungi, and other microbes are adapting in ways that could threaten human health.
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www.newyorker.com
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