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Disaster-driven discussion

Extreme weather events may provide opportunities to raise public awareness about the effects of climate change. Research now shows that although single events have limited impact on discussion of climate change in affected communities, some communities may be more receptive, particularly if the event can be clearly attributed to climate change.

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Albright, E.A. Disaster-driven discussion. Nat. Clim. Chang. 10, 12–13 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-019-0664-9

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