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Based on the studys results, she said that this rhetoric may bridge political divides about climate change.
Experts have long suggested thatappealing to Americans sense of patriotismcould activate them.
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The framing in the study flips that on its head, she said.
Talking about a global environmental problem in an overly patriotic, competitive way could be another pitfall.
If executed smartly, though, appealing to regional loyalty can lead to support for environmental causes.
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