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Greenhouse-gas emissions from solar electric- and nuclear power: A life-cycle study

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  • Fthenakis, Vasilis M.
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  • Fthenakis, Vasilis M. & Kim, Hyung Chul, 2007. "Greenhouse-gas emissions from solar electric- and nuclear power: A life-cycle study," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 35(4), pages 2549-2557, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:35:y:2007:i:4:p:2549-2557
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