From wildfires to inhalers: The hidden environmental cost of respiratory care and how tech may help
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Euronews.com
16 napja
Climate change is significantly impacting respiratory health, with pollution and wildfires exacerbating conditions like asthma and COPD. Health systems contribute to global warming, generating about 5% of greenhouse gas emissions. Inhalers, commonly used for respiratory diseases, emit millions of tonnes of CO₂-equivalent annually. Efforts are underway to develop greener inhalers and reduce emissions in the pharmaceutical industry, with companies like AstraZeneca and Pfizer committing to significant reductions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)