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Ambulances at Whitechapel hospital in London
HEALTH worker representatives have called on health boards and the Scottish government to do more to reduce the carbon footprint of the NHS.
The Scottish Academy — which includes health professionals in the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland — demanded action on the issue ahead of the global Cop26 climate change summit in Glasgow.
They argue that with climate change a global public health issue, professionals working in the sector should be leading the way, with action needed from health boards and the government.
Established as a landmark victory for the climate movement, the CCC promised to hold governments to account. Today, it is understating the danger of climate chaos and impeding the radical action needed, says IAN SINCLAIR
