Helping hospitals go green

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

New research uncovers hidden carbon emission hotspots in hospitals

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Alex Cimprich, Postdoctoral Fellow and WIEG alumnus, has unveiled the first full environmental footprint of a Canadian hospital, revealing critical emissions hotspots—energy, water and medical supplies—that drive over half of its 3,500 to 5,000 tons of CO2 emissions.

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