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  • Healthcare contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions (10% in the US).
  • Environmental pollution from healthcare impacts human and ecological well-being.
  • Emergency departments (EDs) are critical sites for implementing environmental responsibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To educate emergency providers on sustainable healthcare practices.
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  • To provide a guide for low-carbon and resilient healthcare strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current healthcare environmental impacts.
  • Development of a framework for climate-smart EDs.
  • Educational strategies for healthcare professionals.

Main Results:

  • The US healthcare sector's substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions was highlighted.
  • The concept of a "climate-smart" ED, integrating low-carbon and resilient strategies, was defined.
  • A guide for emergency providers was conceptualized to foster environmental responsibility.

Conclusions:

  • Emergency departments can play a pivotal role in advancing environmental sustainability in healthcare.
  • Adopting climate-smart strategies is essential for mitigating the health impacts of climate change.
  • Empowering emergency providers is key to transforming healthcare towards a sustainable future.