Healing the Planet: How Healthcare Heroes Can Lead the Fight Against Climate Change

by Tarek Khrisat

Overview

This book provides a glimpse of the critical role the healthcare sector must play in addressing the global climate crisis. It begins by exploring the intricate connections between climate change and human health, detailing how rising temperatures, extreme weather events, air pollution, and other environmental factors are exacerbating a wide range of health issues worldwide.

Despite this sobering reality, the book outlines pathways for the healthcare sector to transition towards sustainability, including strategies for adopting renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, implementing sustainable practices, and optimizing waste management and supply chains.

It highlights successful initiatives to educate and empower healthcare professionals as champions of environmental stewardship.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940186122722
Publisher:	Tarek Khrisat
Publication date:	05/11/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	195,950
File size:	363 KB

About the Author

As a surgery resident, I have witnessed firsthand the immense strain that climate change is placing on healthcare systems and the well-being of patients. My daily experiences in the hospital and operating room have opened my eyes to the intricate connections between a warming planet and human health.

However, rather than feeling discouraged, these experiences have fueled my curiosity and inspired me to take action. I am driven by a deep desire to understand the role that the healthcare sector itself plays in contributing to the climate crisis through its substantial carbon footprint. At the same time, I am motivated to explore how healthcare can lead the way in mitigating environmental harm and building resilience against future climate impacts.