Olsztyn Economic Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 201 - 221
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Economic
growth
and
CO2
emissions
are
closely
linked
to
energy
consumption.
Energy
transition
towards
renewable
sources
(RES)
improving
efficiency
crucial
combating
global
warming.
EU
member
states
striving
reduce
while
supporting
economic
growth.
However,
it
is
necessary
develop
an
understanding
of
how
both
gross
domestic
product
(GDP)
level
RES
share
affect
emissions.
The
purpose
this
paper
analyse
the
impact
GDP
on
emissions,
efficiency,
in
European
Union
states.
study
employs
structural
equation
modelling
(SEM)
using
partial
least
squares
(PLS)
method.
analysis
based
data
collected
from
Eurostat,
OECD
other
covering
period
2004-2023.The
constitutes
a
substantial
contribution
body
literature
by
providing
comprehensive
taking
into
account
urbanisation
as
key
factors.
revealed
that
high
combined
with
mix
conducive
more
effective
reduction
Furthermore,
has
varying
depending
RES.
This
points
need
take
state’s
specifics
when
developing
policies.
findings
may
provide
policymakers
some
guidelines
shaping
environmental
strategies
Abstract
Industrial
expansion
in
China
often
results
heightened
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
emissions
due
to
manufacturing
processes'
energy‐intensive
nature.
Nevertheless,
embracing
clean
technologies
driven
by
renewable
energy
sources
offers
a
means
counteract
these
emissions.
Through
diminishing
dependence
on
carbon‐intensive
sources,
such
as
coal,
provides
hopeful
avenue
for
alleviating
the
environmental
repercussions
of
industrial
operations.
The
study
examines
how
growth,
financial
development
index
and
affect
CO
from
1980
2021,
using
linear
Autoregressive
Distributed
Lag
(ARDL)
approach.
It
also
includes
economic
growth
non‐renewable
explanatory
variables.
variables
are
found
be
integrated
order
one,
Fisher‐statistic
test
indicates
long‐run
relationship
between
them.
analysis
shows
that
energy,
help
reduce
emissions,
while
value‐added
increase
effect
interaction
energies
contributes
emission
reduction.
This
Chinese
government
is
pursuing
policy
synchronized
with
use
promotion
technologies.
Ekonomikalia Journal of Economics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 15 - 32
Published: April 4, 2025
In
an
era
where
sustainable
development
is
paramount,
understanding
the
relationship
between
innovation
and
environmental
impact
has
become
increasingly
critical.
As
Southeast
Asian
(SEA)
economies
strive
to
transition
toward
more
knowledge-based
technology-driven
growth,
it
crucial
assess
whether
fosters
sustainability
or
exacerbates
degradation.
This
study
examines
of
ecosystem
on
CO2
emissions
in
selected
SEA
countries,
utilizing
various
metrics
from
Global
Innovation
Index
(GII)
grouped
into
five
categories:
institutions,
human
capital
research,
infrastructure,
market
sophistication,
creative
outputs.
By
employing
Generalized
Linear
Models
(GLMs)
conducting
robustness
checks
with
Robust
Least
Squares
(RLS),
reveals
that
all
GII
categories
significantly
emissions.
However,
findings
indicate
this
positive,
meaning
landscape
continues
contribute
rising
The
country-specific
analysis
also
confirms
most
are
still
not
environmentally
friendly.
evidence
underscores
need
for
policymakers
countries
prioritize
frameworks
promote
adoption
inclusive
green
technologies
practices
mitigate
adverse
effects
