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Baseline study in environmental risk assessment: Escalating need for computer models to be whole-system approach

T. E. ButtSchool of Architecture, Built & Natural Environments (SABNE), Faculty of Architecture, Computing & Engineering (FACE), University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), Mount Pleasant Campus, Swansea, Wales, UK;Centre of Water Systems (CWS), College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences, The University of Exeter, Exeter, England, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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H. M. GoudaDepartment of Geography and Environmental Management, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, UK
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A. AlamCollege of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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A. A. JavadiDepartment of Engineering, College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences (CEMPS), The University of Exeter, Harrison Building, North Park Road, Exeter, England, UK
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M. A. NunnsEnvironment Agency, Bromholme Lane, Brampton, Huntingdon, England, UK
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T. J. AllenClean Harbors Surface Rentals, Dickinson, North Dakota, USA
Pages 289-313 | Published online: 05 Jun 2017

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