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Challenges to achieving a successful transition to a low carbon economy in South Africa: examples from poor urban communities

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  • Thuli Mdluli
  • Coleen Vogel

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  • Thuli Mdluli & Coleen Vogel, 2010. "Challenges to achieving a successful transition to a low carbon economy in South Africa: examples from poor urban communities," Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, Springer, vol. 15(3), pages 205-222, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:masfgc:v:15:y:2010:i:3:p:205-222
    DOI: 10.1007/s11027-009-9195-4
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