Decoupling carbon emissions from the economy and low-carbon ecological city construction-based on 196 cities in China

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 107, P. 105458 - 105458

Published: April 25, 2024

Language: Английский

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Does energy poverty affect subjective well-being? Evidence from a cross-country analysis

Applied Economics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 16

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Although energy poverty has been confirmed to degrade the environment and cause health issues, studies have seldom focused on relationship between subjective well-being (SWB) at a global level. Therefore, we investigate effects of SWB using quantile regression model panel autoregressive distributed lag based data 56 countries from 2005 2019. The results indicate that magnitude significantly vary across with different income levels. Lower middle-income highest levels poverty, while high-income lowest Energy reduces all groups, but lower are more affected than countries. Specifically, impact is approximately 2.8 times Additionally, long-term greater its short-term impact. efforts address urgently required. Importantly, in targeted manner align their national conditions characteristics, leveraging own advantages.

Language: Английский

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Enhancing access to clean electricity with green finance and natural resources rent – the case of sub-Saharan African rural areas

International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 25, 2025

Purpose In the sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, energy poverty (EP) is a serious problem, especially in rural areas where clean cooking electricity (CEA) scarce. Therefore, there need to examine how CEA improved this region. Thus, research aims cover gap and provide major policies that can be adopted Design/methodology/approach This study looks into different approaches improve access communities, as well complex issues related EP. one of first studies financial development (FD), natural resources rents (NRR) green finance (GF) used promote SSA countries. The annual data 43 countries for period 2000–2021 Method Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) analysis purposes. Findings results show NRR FD are fundamental fostering countries’ areas. these factors essential eradicating resource bless theory thus supported, while curse opposed. GF does not significantly areas, though it presents positive influence because coefficients results. Economic growth (EG) reduces CEA. Originality/value provides new insights EP reduced with line sustainable goal 7, recommends use Moreover, alleviating EP, institutional quality should improved.

Language: Английский

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The role of green finance and natural resources rent in eradicating energy poverty – the case of the Sub-Saharan African countries

Development and sustainability in economics and finance., Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2-4, P. 100032 - 100032

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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Valorization of Waste Biomass to Biofuels for Power Production and Transportation in Optimized Way: A Comprehensive Review

Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 5, 2024

Fossil fuels are primary sources for energy production. Increased dependence on fossil has resulted in increased environmental issues demanding alternative sources. Bioenergy is becoming a popular source due to its positive impact and the availability of renewable However, sector currently contributes about 14%. Biofuels preferred sustainability, eco‐friendly approach, low‐cost raw materials, making it an efficient technique This article provides fundamental applied concepts conversion processes biomass biofuels, such as combustion, pyrolysis, fermentation, gasification, anaerobic digestion along with their role green economy. Different physical characteristics resources important contribute determining potential producing biofuels. Herein, LCA, techno‐economic importance, economy explained. Varying compositions properties different types resources, including lignocellulosic feedstocks, agriculture forest residue, municipal solid waste, food animal manure have been discussed. The explains strengths weaknesses thermochemical techniques current input toward scalar applications commercialization.

Language: Английский

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Capitalizing on natural resources rent and renewable energy in enhancing economic growth—New evidence with MMQR method

Natural Resources Forum, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 10, 2024

Abstract Natural resources are vital given by nature and responsible for promoting a nation's economic development. However, with the existence of two opposing theories, it is essential to provide state‐of‐the‐art research that ascertains association between natural growth. The Rostow hypothesis presents importance in growth, while curse alludes resources, developing countries, reduce present uses contemporary Methods Moments Quantile Regression method explore on this relationship fifteen resources‐rich African countries. data used annual period 1990 2021. major results presented show rent significantly promotes growth region, supporting postulations Rostow's hypothesis. Renewable energy also observed play significant role raising region. labor force participation rate determined can be explained high levels unemployment Capital provides positive but insignificant effect study capital, trade openness, enhance rent. calls improvement use renewable order attain sustainable development

Language: Английский

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Striding towards a greener future: Unlocking the potential of natural resources and employment dynamics in green energy transition in sub‐Saharan Africa

Managerial and Decision Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 7, 2024

Abstract The adoption and utilization of renewable energy offer potential benefits such as enhanced efficiency, cost savings, ecological advantages. However, a key research question addressed in this analysis is whether natural resource rent employment dynamics influence consumption Africa. Previous has predominantly focused on the aggregate rate, overlooking nuances labor diversity across sectors types. Hence, study evaluates importance driving transition to green sub‐Saharan Africa from 1991 2022. It employs innovative method moments quantile regression (MMQR) model for purpose. findings reveal positive connection between energy. When considering types, observes that self‐employment wages/salaried workers undermine clean utilization. Moreover, highlights economic also plays role. While agriculture service fosters utilization, industrial sector impedes consumption. To advance development Africa, underscores range policy options.

Language: Английский

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Perovskite-based solar cells in photovoltaics for commercial scalability: Current progress, challenges, mitigations and future prospectus

Solar Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 286, P. 113172 - 113172

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Role of Natural Resource Wealth and National-Level Economic Forces in Energy Poverty Intensity in African Economies

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Despite the overwhelming natural resource endowments and economic progression of Africa, continent happens to be world’s poorest energy source in terms availability, affordability, accessibility for basic human needs. Consequently, this paper examined contributions rents homogenous factors poverty intensity 26 African countries between 1990 2023. Methodologically, method moments quantile regression approach was employed deriving study’s main inferences. Also, dynamic common correlated estimation technique applied robustness. Empirically, demonstrated that economies with relatively high levels intensity, have a weak effect propelling former. However, are more important exacerbate moderate severity than those low intensity. As national-level factor, while income has an insignificant irrespective economies, public outlay substantially aggravates across all classifications by same magnitude. infrastructure development reduced severity, followed high-intensity nations. population growth’s adverse impact most dominant low-energy-poverty-intense countries, medium- high-energy-poverty-severe economies. Applicable policy measures were proposed study. JEL Classification: O13, O55, Q43.

Language: Английский

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Testing the resource curse hypothesis in Turkey’s Boron Market: evidence from dynamic ARDL and KRLS approaches

Mineral Economics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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