Measuring the carbon footprint of clinical research activities: a scoping review of measurement tools and methods.

Keegan D, Brennan L, O'Neill L, Doran P.

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119989
Published: 2026-08-10
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@article{allodium:10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119989,
  title = {Measuring the carbon footprint of clinical research activities: a scoping review of measurement tools and methods.},
  author = {Keegan D and  Brennan L and  O'Neill L and  Doran P.},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {BMJ Open},
  doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119989},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119989}
}

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TI  - Measuring the carbon footprint of clinical research activities: a scoping review of measurement tools and methods.
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AU  -  O'Neill L
AU  -  Doran P.
PY  - 2026
JO  - BMJ Open
DO  - 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119989
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D, K., L, B., L, O., & P., D. (2026). Measuring the carbon footprint of clinical research activities: a scoping review of measurement tools and methods.. BMJ Open. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2026-119989

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