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).
How Much Does an MRI Cost? The average MRI scan on SaveOnMedical.com costs between $430.00 and $600. Prices vary by location based on what part of the body is being scanned, if the procedure requires contrast and if the provider charges extra for contrast. Fun Fact: over 26 million MRI scans are performed each costing about 18 billion dollars.