Metered-dose inhalers No.1 one villain: General practice small emissions source but key influencer

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Metered-dose inhalers No.1 one villain: General practice small emissions source but key influencer

Dermot Coffey
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When it comes to planet-saving options, think twice about the metered-dose inhalers, but don’t sweat using the extra gloves [Image: Li-An Lim on Unsplash]

GPs play a vital part in reducing emissions by adopting strategies including reducing medication waste and promoting active transport, writes Dermot Coffey

New Zealand’s health system is a major emitter, and as GPs, we are key drivers of that One of the most frequent questions arising whenever climat
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