In this insightful discussion, Reed Omary, a Professor at Vanderbilt University, joins cardiac radiologist Kate Hanneman, and Queensland Children's Hospital radiographer Leteisha Stam. They explore how radiologists can champion sustainability in healthcare. The trio emphasizes the vital links between climate change and patient care, advocating for clear definitions of sustainability. Personal stories highlight the need for small victories and community engagement, showing how even incremental changes can make a significant impact in the fight for a healthier planet.
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Kate's Sustainability Awakening
Kate Hanneman's interest in workplace sustainability stemmed from a Swiss study on CT/MRI energy use.
This study revealed much energy consumption was non-productive, highlighting radiology's role in sustainability.
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Leteisha's Inspiration
Leteisha Stam's sustainability interest was sparked by a "War on Waste" episode featuring a colleague.
This episode showcased hospital waste and inspired her to make a positive impact as a radiographer.
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Planetary Health
Kate Hanneman's understanding of environmental sustainability has broadened beyond climate change.
She emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, highlighted by the term "planetary health."
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The Ministry for the Future is a novel by Kim Stanley Robinson that delves into the urgent issue of climate change. Set in the near future, the story follows the establishment of a UN agency, the Ministry for the Future, whose mission is to advocate for the rights of future generations. The novel is told through multiple perspectives, including those of Mary Murphy, the head of the Ministry, and Frank May, an American aid worker who survives a devastating heat wave in India. The book explores various innovative solutions to climate change, such as the introduction of a new currency called 'carboni' to incentivize decarbonization, and it presents a hopeful yet realistic vision of how humanity might cooperate to mitigate the effects of climate change. The narrative includes a mix of fictional eyewitness accounts, non-fiction descriptions, and diverse writing styles, reflecting the complexity and urgency of the climate crisis[1][3][5].
The New Climate War
Michael E Mann
In *The New Climate War*, Michael Mann exposes the strategies used by fossil fuel companies to deflect blame and delay action on climate change. He argues that while outright denial is less common, new tactics like disinformation, deflection, and despair-mongering are being used to prevent systemic change. Mann offers a battle plan for achieving a clean energy revolution and climate stabilization through policy changes and collective action.
Reed is joined by Kate and Lateisha for a chat about radiology and planetary health and what we can do as radiologists and radiographers to make a difference, and to be leaders of change. Andrew and Frank chat about Monty Python and ponder the lifting of heavy weights for energy storage.
Reed Omary is Professor of radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre in Nashville, USA. He’s the author of The Green Leap sustainable healthcare blog, and has also founded a sustainable healthcare nonprofit called The Greenwell Project. Kate Hanneman is a cardiac radiologist and Associate Professor at University Medical Imaging Toronto. Latiesha Stam is a radiographer at the Queensland Children's Hospital and Chairperson for the Children's Health Queensland Green Team.
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