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US nursing union's support for action on climate change and health

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13 Oct 2016
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I have just learned that the US nursing union, National Nurses United (NNU), 2015 Resolution Booklet includes a section on 'Environmental & Climate Justice'. The full text is very comprehensive and…
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BDJ In Practice Interview Feature

Created on
24 Aug 2016
by
Devika Vadher
Divya and I are happy to announce our interview on Sustainable dental practice has been published in the latest issue of BDJ In Practice! The interview feature can be found electronically by…
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Feasibility study into resource management in the dental practice

Created on
25 Jul 2016
by
Devika Vadher
A paper published in the BDJ, exploring knowledge and attitudes to sustainability amongst the dental team offers an interesting read and insight into staff behaviour with regards to "reduce, reuse and…
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Making your dental practice green

Created on
23 Jun 2016
by
Divya Verma
Check this article out on ways to make your dental practice more sustainable: http://www.nature.com/articles/bdjteam2016101
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UK health services unprepared for climate change, warns major new health alliance

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30 Mar 2016
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Frances Mortimer
UK health services are currently unprepared for the risks posed by climate change, warns a major newhealth alliancelaunching today. In an unprecedented move, the heads of the UK’s leading health…
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Minamata Convention confirms amalgam to be gradually phased out

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25 Feb 2016
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Divya Verma
The final ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury has beenagreedconfirmingthat individual nations can work gradually to scale down the use of amalgam.The Convention is aninternational…
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Health sector hits first target in combating climate change - SDU report

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28 Jan 2016
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Frances Mortimer
The health sector is over the first hurdle in the race to reach carbon reduction targets and help limit the effects of climate change. A report from the Sustainable Development Unit shows the NHS…
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Dentists come out in support of sugar tax

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27 Jan 2016
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Frances Mortimer
Interesting to see that the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is backing calls for sugary drinks to be taxed - a good example of health professionals as advocates for preventative…
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Campaign for equity of tariffs for remote consultations

Created on
8 Jul 2015
by
Suren Kanagasundaram
This is just a short brief to let you know about the ongoing work the UK Green Nephrology group has been undertaking on tariffs for remote clinic consultations. Many renal units operate over wide…
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Project update: Green Guide for renal units

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1 Jul 2015
by
Frances Mortimer
The Green Nephrology Advisory Group recently voted on the top two projects to take forward in 2015-16. One of the two chosen was the development of a "Green Guide" for new facilities. There is…