The climate movement is failing to engage a diverse set of stakeholders in efforts to address climate change, and a lack of diversity within the climate community itself may be, in part, to blame. Research-informed solutions are urgently needed to address the problem and help build a more inclusive and influential movement.
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Pearson, A., Schuldt, J. Facing the diversity crisis in climate science. Nature Clim Change 4, 1039–1042 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate2415
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