Scottish government urged to reduce NHS's carbon footprint
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HEALTH worker representatives have called on health boards and the Scottish government to do more to reduce the carbon footprint of the NHS.
The Scottish Academy — which includes health professionals in the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland — demanded action on the issue ahead of the global Cop26 climate change summit in Glasgow.
They argue that with climate change a global public health issue, professionals working in the sector should be leading the way, with action needed from health boards and the government.
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