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Climate pollution from inhalers has the impact of half a million cars per year, study finds
Inhalers using hydrofluoroalkane propellants generate 24.9 million metric tons of CO2 annually, equal to emissions from 530,000 cars, highlighting a significant climate impact.
- Inhalers for asthma and COPD generate over 2 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually, equivalent to the emissions of roughly 530,000 gas-powered cars.
- Metered-Dose inhalers containing hydrofluoroalkane propellants account for 98% of inhaler emissions over the past decade, trapping heat in the atmosphere thousands of times more powerfully than carbon dioxide.
- The US Veterans Administration has prioritized dry-powder inhalers over traditional versions with propellants, reducing planet-warming gases by over 68% from 2008 to 2023.
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Inhalers Produce More Than A Half-Million Cars' Worth of Carbon Emissions Annually
The most frequently used asthma inhalers generate massive pollution. Their emissions are comparable to those of more than 500,000 cars for the United States alone. Scientists demonstrate the phenomenon in a study, but consider that solutions are accessible. - Asthma: Inhalers contribute to global warming, according to a study (Environment).
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