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The feasibility and utility of a paleolimnology/paleoclimate data cooperative for North America

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Sullivan, T.J., Charles, D.F. The feasibility and utility of a paleolimnology/paleoclimate data cooperative for North America. J Paleolimnol 10, 265–273 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00684036

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