Moderating the impacts of climate change is a global problem. Research now shows that cultural values determine whether personal environmental concerns actually lead to pro-environmental action.
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Zaval, L. Culture and climate action. Nature Clim Change 6, 1061–1062 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate3164
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