Climate Change

Pediatric telehealth use can help shrink healthcare’s carbon footprint

March 8, 2024 - Pediatric telehealth use is linked to a substantial reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, new research reveals. Published in The Journal of Climate Change and Health, the study assessed the effects of telehealth use among pediatric patients on travel and, by extension, carbon emissions. The healthcare system contributes significantly to climate...


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