Humans affect Earth's climate through many mechanisms by changing the abundance of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, and by altering the reflectivity of Earth's surface through changes in land use.
Siemens estimate the cost of operating MRI machine with a 1.5T to be around $ 300,000 a year (Keefer, 2011). This includes cost of acquiring and a technologist to operate the machine, cost of power and maintenance cost. The salary for an MRI radiologist ranges between $ 50,000 and 60,000 a year (Keefer, 2011).
Cost. MRI equipment varies in cost, depending on the strength of the scanner. Scanners with more strength produce more detailed images; therefore, these scanners cost more. MRI machines can range in cost between $1 and $3 million.Construction of MRI suites can easily add another $500,000 to the total cost.An extremity MRI machine alone costs $300,000 or more, and can only be used to scan hands, feet and knees. Purchasing a used-extremity MRI scanner can cost as much as $150,000.ost. MRI equipment varies in cost, depending on the strength of the scanner. Scanners with more strength produce more detailed images; therefore, these scanners cost more. MRI machines can range in cost between $1 and $3 million.