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Andrew D Henderson1, Briana Niblick2, Heather E Golden3

  • 1School of Public Health, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78701, USA.

The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
|November 12, 2021
PubMed
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This study updates eutrophication characterization factors, differentiating spatial variability for freshwater and marine systems in the USA and globally. Updated models improve environmental impact assessments by reflecting current science and geographic specifics.

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CharacterizationCharacterization FactorsEutrophication potentialLife cycle impact assessmentRegionalizationSpatialization

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