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Analysis of potential mercury policies: The impact of stream basin characteristics on susceptible populations
Article first published online: 4 DEC 2012
DOI: 10.1002/ieam.1359
Copyright © 2012 SETAC
Issue
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management
Volume 9, Issue 1, pages 124–133, January 2013
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How to Cite
Chan, C. and Jacobs, R. R. (2013), Analysis of potential mercury policies: The impact of stream basin characteristics on susceptible populations. Integr Environ Assess Manag, 9: 124–133. doi: 10.1002/ieam.1359
Publication History
- Issue published online: 27 DEC 2012
- Article first published online: 4 DEC 2012
- Accepted manuscript online: 24 AUG 2012 10:23AM EST
- Manuscript Accepted: 21 AUG 2012
- Manuscript Revised: 7 MAY 2012
- Manuscript Received: 8 MAR 2012
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