Making physics more sustainable raises complex interdisciplinary questions. Answering them needs input from the humanities and social sciences.
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de Swart, J., Thresher, A.C. & Argüelles, C.A. The humanities can help make physics greener. Nat Rev Phys 6, 404–405 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42254-024-00734-z
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