Improving the social cost of nitrous oxide

by David R. Kanter et al.

Abstract:

The social cost of nitrous oxide does not account for stratospheric ozone depletion. Doing so could increase its value by 20%. Links between nitrous oxide and other nitrogen pollution impacts could make mitigation even more compelling.

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