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Transformative change requires resisting a new normal

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Catastrophic fires have generated intensified public responses in favour of transformative climate change action. Realizing the potential of this moment requires us to understand and puncture the cultural and emotional politics of our collective denial.

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Head, L. Transformative change requires resisting a new normal. Nat. Clim. Chang. 10, 173–174 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-020-0712-5

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