In the wake of Cop26 I have been thinking about maternity services and climate change. Listen to my exploration of some of the problems but also some possible solutions.

Want to know more?
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/recycling-unit-answers-the-covid-mask-mountain-problem/
https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/news/newcastle-hospitals-become-first-in-the-uk-to-use-climate-friendly-gas-and-air-during-labour/
https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/blogs/combating-climate-change-the-view-from-maternity
https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2539.full
https://pmnch.who.int/docs/librariesprovider9/meeting-reports/hcpa-statement-cop26.pdf?sfvrsn=540afefb_5

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My beautiful artwork is thank to Anna Geyer www.newpossibilities.co.uk