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Commentary on: Environmental Impact of Traveling to the Annual American Pediatric Surgical Association Meeting

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This commentary examines the environmental impact of travel to the American Pediatric Surgical Association annual meeting, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions quantification. The authors discuss mitigation strategies adopted by other medical societies and corporations to reduce carbon footprint from conference attendance.

Key takeaways

  • APSA 2023 meeting travel generated quantifiable greenhouse gas emissions requiring mitigation strategies
  • Other medical societies and corporations have implemented sustainability measures that APSA could adopt
  • Environmental impact assessment of conference travel is becoming a priority for professional organizations
  • Mitigation strategies for conference-related emissions are available and proven in other sectors

Keywords

Pediatric Surgery Environmental Sustainability Conference Travel Greenhouse Gas Emissions Medical Education Carbon Footprint Apsa

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#PediatricSurgery #MedicalSustainability #GreenHealthcare #ConferenceTravel

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Commentary on: Environmental Impact of Traveling to the Annual American Pediatric Surgical Association Meeting. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-08-29. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9103?via_home=1

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