Adaptation potential of European agriculture in response to climate change

Frances C. Moore; David B. Lobell

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journal article May 18, 2014

Adaptation potential of European agriculture in response to climate change

Frances C. Moore

David B. Lobell

Nature Climate Change Vol. 4 No. 7 pp. 610-614 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Frances C. Moore, David B. Lobell (2014). Adaptation potential of European agriculture in response to climate change. Nature Climate Change, 4(7), 610-614. https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate2228

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