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From museums to monasteries, saving art amid climate change

Museums are raising the temperature on their air-conditioning thermostats 

Museums typically maintain strict controls to protect collections, but research suggests that slowly acclimating to a wider range of conditions can be safe, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In Los Angeles, the Getty Center launched its Climate Impact Program, a regional initiative that helps participating institutions share knowledge about minimizing their environmental impact.

Contemporary art museums that don’t house antiques, including the Hammer Museum in LA,

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