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10:10 Monthly Theme for September - Driving
Many of us have become so dependent on our cars they are often in every day use. Living in a city I am fortunate in that I can cycle for most of my journeys.
The health effects of Tar Sands: A lose-lose situation highlighted at UK Climate Camp 2010
We know that smoking tar isn’t very good for us, but what about extracting oil from it?
10:10 Monthly Theme for August - Playing
We must surely take every opportunity to promote exercise and physical activity given the financial and carbon costs associated with our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Obesity alone is predicted to grow at a truly alarming rate:
RCN Activist Training – Sustainable Action Planning
Royal College of Nursing activists were heading home to “green” their wards after training sessions at the Joint Reps conference last week.
What's the carbon footprint of a heart bypass operation?
"If you want to go green, look after your health – a major operation compares to two short-haul flights." So says a recent blog on the Guardian website by Mike Berners-Lee.
10:10 Monthly Theme for June - Saving Energy
Saving energy in the form of electricity, gas and oil is at the heart of the 10:10 commitment and can result in significant financial savings.
UCLH Low Carbon Food Challenge
Trevor Payne, Director of Estates and Facilities at UCLH ran an extremely successful challenge to encourage his catering suppliers to offer a low carbon dish for two weeks in July to coincide with 10:10 Eating month.The response from the suppliers was quite amazing - read more and watch the video here
Design & Delivery of Robust Hospital Environments – Survey
I am at the University of Cambridge and part of an EPSRC-funded research team.Hospitals must be able to withstand the impacts from disruptive events in order to maintain continual service. These challenges include disruptive weather events from a changing climate. Therefore, it is essential that hospitals increase their resilience to climate change.
10:10 Monthly Theme for July - Eating
What we eat typically represents about one quarter of our personal carbon footprint and of course it is also a major contributor to our health. Luckily a low carbon diet can be a healthy one too. A diet high in locally grown seasonal produce and low in meat is good for the environment and good for our health.
Sustainable Healthcare GP Registrar Scholarship programme
Exciting Innovative Sustainability Scholarship Opportunity - 2 Posts Available. The First in Primary Care in the UK. NHS EDUCATION –SOUTH WEST Severn Deanery School of Primary Care
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