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Research Article

Social Constructions of Climate Futures: Reframing Science’s Harmful Impact Frame Across News Media, Social Movements, and Local Communities

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Pages 322-338 | Received 01 Mar 2023, Accepted 09 Jan 2024, Published online: 07 Feb 2024

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