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Assessing the sustainability of the US food system: a life cycle perspective

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  • Heller, Martin C. & Keoleian, Gregory A., 2003. "Assessing the sustainability of the US food system: a life cycle perspective," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 76(3), pages 1007-1041, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:76:y:2003:i:3:p:1007-1041
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