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The Environmental Cost of Learning: Comparative Analysis of CO2 Emissions in Virtual Reality, Online, and Alternative Distance Education

This review synthesizes evidence comparing carbon footprints of VR, online, and alternative distance education in professional medical training, highlighting substantial CO2 emission reductions with digital modalities.

Jun 26, 2026

Cardiology

Surgical aortic valve replacement produces about twice the carbon footprint of transcatheter approaches: clinical and stewardship implications

A life cycle assessment found SAVR emits ~620–750 kg CO2e per case—roughly double OR- or cath-lab TAVR (~280–360 kg CO2e). ICU length of stay and postoperative care were the dominant contributors, highlighting targets for low-carbon periope

Nov 29, 2025

Family Medicine & Nutrition

Ecolabels and the Impact on Healthfulness and Carbon Footprint of Restaurant Meal Choices: A Randomized Clinical Trial

This clinical trial found that ecolabels on restaurant menus can reduce the carbon footprint of meals without compromising nutritional quality, highlighting ecolabels as a promising low-cost strategy for sustainable dining.

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