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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 4 MIN

Hospitals withdraw from using anesthetic desflurane to combat climate change

from KCBS Bloomberg Tech and Business Report

Hospitals are phasing out the use of a popular anesthetic used in operating rooms, all in an effort to combat global warming. This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio anchor Holly Quon spoke with Bloomberg's Emma Court.

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