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Artists, scientists and civic leaders urge council to back Resolution 82 supporting Climate Museum expansion
Summary
Witnesses welcomed Resolution 82 and urged the City Council to support the Climate Museum’s mission and permanent space. Testimony described the museum’s public programs, exhibitions and educational outreach as critical to complementing climate policy with cultural engagement.
Dozens of climate scientists, architects, artists and civic leaders testified in support of Resolution 82 at a New York City Council hearing, describing the Climate Museum as an essential cultural institution that translates climate science into public engagement and action.
“Culture alongside policy, technology and finance is one of the answers to this challenge,” said Dan Zarelli, who testified in support of the resolution and described working with the Climate Museum on exhibitions and student programs while at Columbia University. “The Climate Museum has been a key player introducing culture alongside the policy, technology, and finance…
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