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Carbon Footprint Labels May Not Be Entirely Accurate

Carbon Footprint Labels May Not Be Entirely Accurate

Jun 11, 2013

A study conducted at USC has found that carbon footprint labels may not be fully accurate. Current methods that measure the carbon output of consumer products may fall short of calculating their actual environmental impact. To read more, click HERE. 

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