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New perspectives on the energy return on (energy) investment (EROI) of corn ethanol

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  • Charles Hall
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  • David Murphy & Charles Hall & Bobby Powers, 2011. "New perspectives on the energy return on (energy) investment (EROI) of corn ethanol," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 13(1), pages 179-202, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:13:y:2011:i:1:p:179-202
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-010-9255-7
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