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In this episode, we examine some achievable, sustainable and most importantly, meaningful actions that healthcare can take on the climate crisis. Firstly, the climate emergency is not only a healthcare emergency but also a wealth emergency. Financial markets have realised the monetary cost of not taking action to reduce carbon emissions and now whether governments like it or not, the markets are driving change. Secondly, as investors, we have enormous power through our personal superannuation funds. Simple actions in how we invest personally, can have very meaningful outcomes in driving change to lower carbon emissions. Thirdly, at the healthcare delivery level, we learn from the bold initiatives undertaken by the NHS in the UK to adopt a net-zero emissions policy. As healthcare workers, we have a basic premise to 'first do no harm' which behooves us to examine the carbon footprint of our healthcare delivery. Finally, we must recognise that every child born today will be impacted throughout their lives by the