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The Carbon Impact of Skin Cancer Surgery

William Hunt
William Hunt • 8 May 2026

An analysis of the components of the carbon footprint of dermatologic surgery in NZ. By far most CO2 emissions are generated from transportation (patients and staff), so avoiding unnecessary appointments, minimising extra visits and ideally undertaking procedures on the day of the clinic visit all help to reduce carbon emissions. 

Resource author(s)
Eugene Tan and David Lim
Resource publishing organisation(s) or journal
Skintel

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