In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Frances Varian from the University of Sheffield, UK. They discuss her insights as a cardiologist and geography graduate working in the NHS with respect to the environmental impact of climate change on our health. Dr Varian is leading the British Cardiovascular Society's environment and sustainability committee. They also explore how cardiovascular care and research both have environmental impacts and what we can do individually and at a population level to reduce this impact. Please see the links below for more information.

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Links:

ESC strategic plan 2023-2028 (includes sustainability) 

RCP green physicians toolkit

Quantifying the carbon footprint of clinical trials 

Clinical trials carbon footprint guidance

Carbon footprint calculator (Travel)

Food - BBC Climate Change food calculator