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Which EU Country Contributes Most to GHG Emissions in the LULUCF Sector Relative to Population and GDP?

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|Oct 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2024-0041 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8837 | Journal ISSN: 1691-5208
Language: English
Page range: 527 - 539
Submitted on: Apr 30, 2024
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Accepted on: Sep 12, 2024
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Published on: Oct 26, 2024
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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