Reproduction and the carbon legacies of individuals

@article{Murtaugh2009ReproductionAT,
  title={Reproduction and the carbon legacies of individuals},
  author={Paul A. Murtaugh and Michael G. Schlax},
  journal={Global Environmental Change-human and Policy Dimensions},
  year={2009},
  volume={19},
  pages={14-20}
}
  • P. Murtaugh, M. Schlax
  • Published 1 February 2009
  • Environmental Science
  • Global Environmental Change-human and Policy Dimensions
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