Rob Chuter

In this engaging discussion, medical physicists Rob Chuter from the Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Kari Tanderup from Aarhus University delve into the critical intersection of healthcare and environmental sustainability. They explore the significant carbon footprint of healthcare, particularly from radiotherapy and medical equipment. The conversation highlights the NHS's ambitious net zero goals, sustainable conference travel solutions, and the urgent need for proactive strategies against climate change's challenges to patient care. It's a hopeful look at the medical physics community's path toward sustainability.