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Simulations show future flooding risk at coastal hospitals
Harvard study reveals vulnerabilities by health care facilities against hurricanes
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Sustainability
PDC Summit 2023
The journey behind ASHE’s sustainable event planning
ASHE's director of education shares how the organization is working to decarbonize its annual conference and other in-person events
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Sustainability
Sustainability takes a village
Voluntary pledges created by the government sector provide a sneak peek into possible environmental impact reporting requirements
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CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY SERIES
Health care facilities prepare for worsening impacts of climate change
Past experience offers important insight into how hospitals can shore up facilities to stand against catastrophic adverse weather events
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Special report
Florida system shares lessons learned from Hurricane Ian
Lee Health reported wins in keeping emergency power on but faced battles with water supply issues during the Category 4 hurricane
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Emergency preparedness
One small regulatory update can lay out the path toward decarbonization
The impact of recent disaster events on hospitals begs the question: Why does health care still rely on diesel?
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Emergency preparedness
How hospitals prepare for volcano and earthquake threats
Major volcanic eruptions and earthquakes might occur less regularly than other disasters, but the threat is still real
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Sustainability
Hospital recycling program makes impressive gains
Michigan facility takes an impactful first step toward reducing its carbon footprint
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News
Decarbonization mandates spread across the country
Hospitals are proactively addressing pollution and climate change through a multifaceted and comprehensive approach
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Cover story
Blazing a trail through innovation and leadership in sustainability
ASHE recognizes Aurora Medical Center as a 2022 Energy to Care Sustainability Champion
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