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Communicating Climate Science from a Data-Centered Perspective

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Communicating climate science research is a process encumbered by disparate frames of reference and context between scientist and audience. Fostering mutual context between climate scientists and the public is explored by using scientific observations, rather than scientific results, as a framework for mutual understanding. Challenges facing scientific researchers and suggestions to improve communication between scientists and the public are explored.

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  1. Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA

    Matt Rogers

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  1. Dept of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of London, UK, London, United Kingdom

    Vincent C. H. Tong

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Rogers, M. (2014). Communicating Climate Science from a Data-Centered Perspective. In: Tong, V. (eds) Geoscience Research and Outreach. Innovations in Science Education and Technology, vol 21. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6943-4_17

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