Climate Change and Radiology: How You Can Make A Difference

Radiologists can do much to lessen the specialty’s substantial environmental impact. The global health care system is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions due to its intensive use of resources, accounting for 4% to 10% of total emissions in developed nations. Overall, the majority of greenhouse gases emitted by the health care sector come from manufacturing, transporting, using and disposing of purchased goods; however, the sources of emissions differ among individual medical specialties. The impact of radiology on greenhouse gas emissions deserves attention. 

Read RSNA News articles on radiology's role in climate change:

• Assessing Radiology’s Impact on the Environment