ASNR-ESNR White Paper Calls for Neuroradiology to ‘Image Greenly’

Neuroradiology must 'Image Greenly'—adopting appropriate imaging, reducing contrast, MRI energy, and travel emissions—to mitigate healthcare's climate impact, says new ASNR-ESNR white paper.

• White paper from ASNR and ESNR outlines strategies: appropriate use via ACR Appropriateness Criteria and ESR iGuide, dose reduction for gadolinium/iodinated contrast, and exploration of alternative agents.
• Recommends MRI energy savings through standby modes, protocol optimization, and AI; waste reduction via the 6 Rs; and cutting mobility emissions with teleradiology and sustainable meetings.
• Implementation requires institutional alignment, metrics tracking, and change management; no empirical data reported—recommendations are consensus-based.

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