Anesthetic gas emissions have dropped by 27% in last decade, but there's room for improvement
Apr 03, 2025
Gases used in anesthesia are potent greenhouse gases, and their total global impact has not previously been known. A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health led by Lund University shows that greenhouse gas emissions from anesthetic gases have decreased by 27% over the last 10 years. By swappi
ng out the anesthetic gas with the highest climate impact, the climate impact of anesthetic gases could have been reduced by a further 69%. ...read more read less