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Industrial Legacy, Green Transition and the Challenges of Decarbonization: The Case of “Prahova County” in the EU Just Transition Fund: An Analytical Approach With Insights Cover

Industrial Legacy, Green Transition and the Challenges of Decarbonization: The Case of “Prahova County” in the EU Just Transition Fund: An Analytical Approach With Insights

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Language: English
Page range: 21 - 33
Submitted on: Dec 2, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 14, 2026
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Published on: Feb 3, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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