The complexity and uncertainty of deep-sea mining futures: Integrating systems framework with experts' opinion

Journal:: Journal of Cleaner Production
Published:: 2026-02-15
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.147542
Affiliations:: 1
Authors:: 2

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Arizona State University (ASU), United States of America (USA)	2.000000	1.00

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