EPISODE · Oct 27, 2023 · 46 MIN
Health Care's Unfortunate Role in the Global Climate Crisis with Gary Cohen
from Turn on the Lights Podcast
The healthcare sector can set a powerful example for other sectors by going green. In this episode, Gary Cohen, President, and Co-Founder, of Health Care Without Harm delves into the eye-opening world of toxic chemicals and their impact on our health and discusses the urgent need for action to mitigate climate change within the healthcare sector. He examines the effects of mercury and dioxin on children, unveiling their sources and healthcare providers' advocacy for greener practices, emphasizing clinicians' role in fostering a sustainable healthcare system through emission reduction and energy efficiency. We invite you to tune in to this enlightening episode and contemplate the actions needed to protect everyone’s health and secure a sustainable future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The healthcare sector can set a powerful example for other sectors by going green. In this episode, Gary Cohen, President, and Co-Founder, of Health Care Without Harm delves into the eye-opening world of toxic chemicals and their impact on our health and discusses the urgent need for action to mitigate climate change within the healthcare sector. He examines the effects of mercury and dioxin on children, unveiling their sources and healthcare providers' advocacy for greener practices, emphasizing clinicians' role in fostering a sustainable healthcare system through emission reduction and energy efficiency. We invite you to tune in to this enlightening episode and contemplate the actions needed to protect everyone’s health and secure a sustainable future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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