Heatwave and strike put strain on NHS

The hot weather is projected to have more people fall ill, either with heat stroke, heart failure and respiratory issues

Single-use items make up 68% of NHS’ carbon footprint

Out of possible operations, knee replacements were revealed to produce the most carbon emissions

Scotland bans anaesthetic that damages environment

It’s become the first country to make the move

UN: Healthcare pollution could be the real killer

Pollution from various industries could lead to 10 million deaths a year by 2050, its latest report reveals

Leeds Hospital commits to net zero by 2030

More than £300k has been invested in cutting its carbon footprint

Flying taxis and vaccinating drones get £12m

The government is investing in new projects that focus on the advancement of clean technologies for travel and health

Plan published to cut Manchester’s NHS carbon footprint

It has set an aim for net zero by 2038

WHO and UK launch alliance to turn COP promises into reality

This platform will help countries deliver on commitments to make healthcare greener

NHS Property Services launches green plan to decarbonise estates by 2040

The three-year plan is part of the organisation’s ‘Delivering a Greener NHS’ programme, aiming to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainable healthcare

Surgeons perform ‘carbon-neutral’ cancer operation

It marks a huge milestone for the NHS, as it looks to rollout these procedures across the country