Eco-efficiency
serves
as
a
crucial
tool
in
evaluating
and
advancing
the
level
of
regional
sustainable
development.
This
study
introduces
an
urban
eco-efficiency
(UEE)
framework
that
is
deserving
widespread
application.
Using
Super-SBM
model,
this
establishes
assessment
index
system
for
Urban
computes
UEE
284
prefecture-level
cities
China
from
2005
to
2019.
Employing
SDE,
PVAR
model
various
statistical
methods,
research
analyzes
spatiotemporal
patterns,
effects,
interactive
mechanisms
UEE.
Results
reveal
that:
(1)
The
exhibits
stable
“core-periphery”
pattern,
with
widening
gap
between
southern
northern
cities.
Concurrently,
centroid
shifting
towards
southwest.
From
regional,
scale,
administrative
perspectives,
shows
significant
hierarchical
impact.
(2)
Chinese
demonstrates
notable
‘club’
effect,
identified
efficiency
thresholds
H-H
(high-high)
L-L
(low-low)
aggregations
set
at
0.8.
(3)
Merely
35%
have
reached
optimal
Remarkably,
western
contribute
most
national
growth,
whereas
midland
smallest
contribution.
Nonetheless,
diminishing
trend
growth
signals
imperative
need
transition
China’s
development
model.
(4)
intricate
mechanism
driven
by
socio-economic
factors
characterized
coexistence
contradictions
synergies.
Economic
government
intervention,
exhibit
“U”-shaped
relationship,
while
agglomeration
effect
inverted
relationship
Sustainable Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 40 - 59
Published: March 25, 2024
The
current
economic
development
paradigm,
which
is
based
on
steadily
rising
resource
consumption
and
pollution
emissions,
no
longer
viable
in
a
world
with
limited
resources
ecological
capacity.
“green
economy”
idea
has
presented
this
context
chance
to
alter
how
society
handles
the
interplay
between
environmental
spheres.
related
concept
of
nanotechnology”
aims
use
nano-innovations
within
fields
materials
science
engineering
generate
products
processes
that
are
economically
ecologically
sustainable,
enabling
establish
preserve
green
economy.
Many
different
sectors
anticipated
be
impacted
by
these
applications,
including
those
corrosion
inhibitor
nanofertilizers,
nanoremediation,
biodegradation,
heavy
metal
detection,
biofuel,
insecticides
pesticides,
catalytic
CO2
reduction.
These
innovations
might
make
it
possible
non-traditional
water
sources
safely
create
construction
enabled
nanotechnology,
improving
living
conditions.
Therefore,
our
aim
highlight
nanotechnology
being
used
economy
present
promises
for
nano-applications
domain.
In
end,
emphasizes
critical
attain
truly
sustainable
advancement
nanotechnology.
Journal of Environmental Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
352, P. 120106 - 120106
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Certain
nations
have
opted
for
stimulus-based
regulations
to
curtail
emissions,
build
a
liveable,
environmentally
friendly
setting,
and
work
towards
aspirational
mitigation
targets.
New
Zealand
(NZ)
prefers
an
Emission
Trading
Scheme
(ETS)
taxation,
mitigating
emissions
on
one
hand
while
retaining
incentives
economic
growth
the
other.
As
result,
NZ
has
initiated
legal
framework
since
2008
allow
its
sectors
engage
in
ETS
minimize
emissions.
Yet,
selecting
appropriate
effectively
adjusting
sector-specific
remain
critical
complex
challenges
global
design
of
both
excessive
insufficient
intervention
can
lead
inefficiencies
system's
functioning.
Therefore,
this
study
begins
validating
ETS's
abatement
potential
regarding
sectoral
carbon
intensity
by
executing
double
machine
learning
techniques,
consolidating
efficacy
that
robustly
mitigated
during
2006–2020.
However,
conclusion
seems
invalid
at
disaggregated
level
when
focusing
forward-backward
linkages,
where
NZ's
input-output
tables
furnish
compelling
scenario
dependencies
products
(residuals)
they
provide.
Altogether,
regulatory
requirements
are
either
too
strict
or
lax,
leaving
out
five
24
(as
whole)
key
sectors.
Rather,
could
be
powerful,
providing
these
well
tackled,
necessitating
reformulation
ongoing
regime.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15), P. 6487 - 6487
Published: July 29, 2024
A
robust
fiscal
and
financial
system
constitutes
a
fundamental
pillar
of
national
governance.
This
paper
investigates
the
spatial
correlation
between
decentralization,
local
green
economic
efficiency
using
panel
data
from
285
cities
in
China.
The
findings
reveal
several
key
insights.
First,
decentralization
hampers
enhancement
but
exerts
“warning
effect”
on
neighboring
regions.
In
contrast,
promotes
triggers
“clustering
areas,
indicating
an
agglomeration
impact.
Second,
synergies
are
not
immediately
apparent,
while
they
mitigate
regions’
efficiency.
Third,
maturity
market
completeness
infrastructure
positively
influence
impact
Fourth,
significantly
impacts
short
term,
yet
their
long-term
effects
negligible.
Consequently,
this
recommends
enhancing
development
instituting
dynamic
mechanism
for
adjusting
decentralization.
Based
aforementioned
findings,
provides
corresponding
countermeasure
recommendations.
These
recommendations
only
contribute
academically
to
study
perspectives
also
offer
Chinese
model
other
developing
countries
seeking
balance
fiscal,
financial,
sustainable
development.
Engineering Construction & Architectural Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Purpose
Clarifying
the
relationship
between
building
carbon
emissions
and
economic
development
can
help
sustainable
construction
in
field
of
construction,
this
paper
provides
a
constructive
suggestion
for
ensuring
while
realizing
energy
efficiency
emission
reduction
buildings.
Design/methodology/approach
The
study
focuses
on
sector
firstly
analyzes
complex
agglomeration
(EA)
intensity
(CEI)
commercial
buildings
at
city
level
through
spatial
Durbin
model
threshold
effect
model,
then
discusses
regional
heterogeneity
from
dimensions
density
climate
zones,
respectively,
finally
depth
intrinsic
influencing
mechanism
EA
CEI
Findings
authors
found
that
(1)
there
is
an
inverted
U-shaped
nonlinear
buildings,
inflection
point
2.42,
i.e.
1.125
bn
RMB/km
2
.
(2)
Significant
differences
exist
cities
with
different
densities
zones.
(3)
mainly
affects
externalities
such
as
size
tertiary
industry
share,
which
most
important
factor
hindering
decoupling
urban
Originality/value
This
first
time
clarifies
relationship,
providing
fuller
reference
policymakers
to
develop
differentiated
strategies.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 2746 - 2746
Published: March 19, 2025
Financial
agglomeration
and
green
technology
innovation
are
important
measures
to
reduce
carbon
emissions
promote
the
development
of
a
economy.
Based
on
panel
data
30
provinces
cities
in
China
from
2011
2020,
this
paper
uses
locational
entropy
method
emission
coefficient
measurement
provided
IPCC
inventory
guide
establish
spatial
econometric
model
explore
specific
impact
financial
emission.
The
results
show
that
(1)
both
will
emissions;
(2)
when
considering
effect,
effectively
(3)
influence
has
regional
heterogeneity.
Only
can
significantly
eastern
region.
central
region
emissions.
western
emissions,
but
lead
an
increase
This
provides
useful
suggestions
for
optimizing
industry’s
structure,
improving
level
technology,
alleviating
environmental
pollution.
