Publication Name	World Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript ID	119925
Country	India

Category	Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	From carbon cost to climate care: Greening our intensive care units
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Sargam Goel, Sahil Kataria and Deven Juneja
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Deven Juneja, Director, MD, Institute of Critical Care Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, 1 Press Enclave Road, New Delhi 110017, India. devenjuneja@gmail.com
Key Words	Intensive care unit; Carbon footprint; Sustainable healthcare; Green ICU; Environmental sustainability; Climate change; Decarbonisation; Hospital waste; Critical care
Core Tip	Intensive care units (ICUs) are vital to modern healthcare, but they are also disproportionately resource-intensive. This review outlines the carbon footprint of critical care and offers a blueprint for transformation that balances clinical excellence with environmental responsibility. By embedding sustainability into equipment procurement, clinical workflows, energy management, and policy alignment, the ICU can evolve into a space that heals both patients and the planet. The path forward demands coordinated action across sectors. Hospitals must commit resources, policymakers must provide incentives, and clinicians must lead cultural shifts. The tools and knowledge exist. What remains is the collective will to act decisively. Greening our ICUs is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity for ethical, effective, and future-ready healthcare.
Citation	Goel S, Kataria S, Juneja D. From carbon cost to climate care: Greening our intensive care units. World J Crit Care Med 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-10 00:57
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-10 01:00
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-13 07:35
Return for Revision	2026-02-13 07:35
Revised	2026-02-17 14:33
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-12 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-12 07:35
Articles in Press	2026-05-12 07:35
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