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Life Cycle Assessment Uncertainty

Description

This lecture covers the interpretation and limitations of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), including the validation of LCA models, deterministic and probabilistic representation of LCA results, and the importance of addressing uncertainties in LCA to support decision-making and avoid overconfidence in results.

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