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The story of 2,4,5-t: A case study of science and societal concerns

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  1. Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, 97331, Corvallis, Oregon, USA

    Michael Newton

  2. Institute for Science and Public Policy, Sarkeys Energy Center, The University of Oklahoma, 100 East Boyd Street, Room 510, 73019, Norman Oklahoma, USA

    Alvin L. Young

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Newton, M., Young, A.L. The story of 2,4,5-t: A case study of science and societal concerns. Environ Sci & Pollut Res 11, 207–208 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02979626

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