How can we reduce biomedical research's carbon footprint?

Biomedical research is a significant contributor to the global carbon footprint. Practices are available that could make a difference; however, there are significant obstacles ahead, including a lack of specialist expertise in sustainable research practices.

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Main Author: Frank J Kelly
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-11-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002363&type=printable
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