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The surprising environmental cost of rapid testing, mosquito nets, and other lifesaving health products
Mon, 2023-12-04 15:23 — FNUOvviyaa The surprising environmental cost of rapid testing, mosquito nets, and other lifesaving health products What happens when products that contribute to climate change also save lives — millions of them? STAT
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Altogether, these products — including mosquito nets, rapid testing, pills, and injectables — contribute nearly 3.5 megatons of greenhouse gases (GHG) per year, more than the total emissions of the city of Geneva. Reducing their use isn’t an option. But the report points to strategies that could lead to 70% reduction in emissions by 2030, many of which could be implemented at no additional costs.
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