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What hospitals are doing to reduce waste and support environmental sustainability

In the United States, hospitals generate millions of tons of waste annually and consume large amounts of energy and water. In response, many institutions are implementing sustainability initiatives that reduce waste, lower costs, and improve community health outcomes.

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The hospitals curing both people and planet

The healthcare sector is caught in a climate paradox: it is under increasing pressure from the impact of climate change on people’s health, yet it also contributes heavily to global warming through its high emissions.

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Europe will give priority to clean energy, high-level EU diplomat says

A high-level EU diplomat says Europe is focused on nuclear and renewables, as India makes a play for Canadian oil and gas.

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Wyoming just wrapped up its warmest winter ever, surpassing Dust Bowl records

Low-elevation snowfall hit new record lows and temperatures soared to new highs at almost every station in the state.
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After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has agreed to share key datasets behind its climate risk tools after environmental and farming groups sued over the removal of climate-related webpages.

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War with Iran: What the assault means for renewable energy

Higher energy prices could make green alternatives more attractive, but harder to deploy.
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‘An epidemic of suffering’: Why are conservationists breaking down?

Conservationists are struggling with their mental health for many reasons, but one of the largest is watching ecological destruction in real time.

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No such thing as a free polymer. Bioplastic tradeoffs

A new life-cycle analysis reveals that bio-based plastics are better for the climate but worse for biodiversity. The greenest option is reducing demand.
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California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way

While heat pumps can lower emissions and, in some cases, utility bills, high power costs may deter many homeowners from making the switch.

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Helping trees—and a city—outrace climate change

Arborists and land managers are trying “assisted migration” as global warming threatens livability in communities and the health of urban and rural forests.
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A network is racing to save the Midwest’s native seeds

As wildfires and extreme weather intensify, a coalition led by the Chicago Botanic Garden is working to shore up the Midwest’s dwindling supply of native seeds.

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