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Museums as catalysts for change

An international coalition of museums could play a critical role in coordinating more effective public communication on and engagement with climate change.

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Rees, M. Museums as catalysts for change. Nature Clim Change 7, 166–167 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate3237

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