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Cutting greenhouse gas use in anesthesia

04:35

February 01, 2023

Research shows medical procedures that require anesthesia can produce the same greenhouse gas effects as driving a car more than 200 miles.

WBUR's Martha Bebinger explains how Massachusetts General Hospital plans to reduce its impact.

This segment aired on February 1, 2023.

Martha Bebinger is a correspondent for WBUR. She covers health care and other general assignments for the outlet.

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