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Research Article

When do Women Take the Lead? Exploring the Intersection Between Gender Equality and Women’s Environmental Political Participation from a Comparative Perspective

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Received 29 Dec 2023, Accepted 22 Jul 2024, Published online: 10 Aug 2024

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