Climate Action: A Playbook for Hospitals

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This webpage describes how hospitals can take action to fight climate change. The playbook gives simple steps for hospitals to reduce pollution, save energy, and use resources wisely. It also explains why it is important for healthcare workers to lead by example and protect both people’s health and the environment.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Environmental Health; Health Policy; Hospitals; Public Health; Organizational Policy; Greenhouse Effect; Sustainable Development; Climate Change

Institutions: Health Care Without Harm

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