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Research on public support for climate policy instruments must broaden its scope

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The transition to net-zero emissions will be contested and could lead to political polarization and social unrest. To contribute to a transition that is accepted as legitimate while remaining effective, research on public support must evolve rapidly along several dimensions.

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Kallbekken, S. Research on public support for climate policy instruments must broaden its scope. Nat. Clim. Chang. 13, 206–208 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-022-01593-1

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