IPCC assessments present an unparalleled opportunity for climate science to speak directly to power. Re-thinking the summaries written for policymakers would enable scientists to communicate far more effectively with political leaders and the public.
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Black, R. No more summaries for wonks. Nature Clim Change 5, 282–284 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate2534
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