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How those researching adaptation to climate change might reduce their own carbon footprints

Scientists who work with communities most affected by climate change might find it hard to adjust their air-travel habits, but they can still make meaningful changes, says David Samuel Williams.
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    1. David Samuel Williams is a PhD candidate researching the societal impacts of climate change at the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) and the University of Hamburg.

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In May, I read a Nature Careers article about the flight-intensive culture in climate science. This piece described how changing air-travel habits is a challenge, particularly for early-career climate scientists, because attending international conferences and workshops is considered to be essential for career development and academic growth. With climate scientists spread across the globe, exchanging ideas, sharing research and building community cohesion are deemed crucial. Nonetheless, the author suggested some tips for climate scientists to reduce their air travel.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-019-02778-z

This is an article from the Nature Careers Community, a place for Nature readers to share their professional experiences and advice. Guest posts are encouraged. You can get in touch with the editor at naturecareerseditor@nature.com.

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