Health Care Life Cycle Assessment

Healthcare globally emits nearly 5% of greenhouse gasses annually and consumes 10% of extracted materials. This critical sector is really starting to embrace LCAs and climate action. This lecture will focus on how clinicians are currently utilizing LCA studies and data, where controversies have emerged in this space, and future directions for LCA inspired by the needs of the healthcare sector.
Co-sponsored by: Wisconsin Science Museum
Speaker(s): Cassie Thiel
Agenda:
5:00 Sign in – Pizza will be provided.
5:15 Introductions
5:30 Presentation
6:15 Questions and Discussion
6:45 Adjourn
Bldg: The Village on Park Atrium Community Room, 2300 S Park St, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53713