The impact of new digital infrastructures on urban carbon emissions-An empirical study from Chinese cities DOI Creative Commons

Yongkai Wang,

Qiguang An,

Qian Xie

et al.

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: June 28, 2024

Introduction In the digital era, new infrastructures (NDIs) play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and technological innovation. However, their ecological impact, particularly on carbon dioxide emissions, remains underexplored. Addressing this gap holds significant practical theoretical value. Methods Utilizing panel data from 283 Chinese cities spanning 2009 to 2020, study employs two-way fixed-effects model empirically assess influence of NDIs urban emissions (UCE). Additionally, mediation effect is used examine mechanisms influence. Results The findings reveal that: (1) significantly mitigate UCE levels, conclusion supported by robustness tests involving instrumental variables exogenous policy shocks smart city pilot programs; (2) primarily impact through two channels: economy green technology innovation; (3) heterogeneity analysis indicates that predominantly curb with lower administrative while positively contributing intensity higher level cities. Notably, substantially reduce non-old industrial cities, negligible old Discussion This research expands understanding economic-environmental implications NDIs, offering valuable insights for policymakers regarding NDIs’ environmental impacts. It also provides strategic guidance low-carbon transitions big era.

Language: Английский

Green Financing, Energy Transformation, and the Moderating Effect of Digital Economy in Developing Countries DOI Creative Commons
Rabindra Nepal, Yang Liu, Kangyin Dong

et al.

Environmental and Resource Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 87(12), P. 3357 - 3386

Published: Oct. 25, 2024

Abstract The energy sector in many developing nations faces the difficulty of insufficient financing throughout low-carbon transition, highlighting importance international green alleviating financial constraints. advancement digital technology could facilitate for transition economy, but this statement lacks empirical evidence. primary objective research is to investigate impact on transformation nations. Additionally, we moderating role economy between two. Our findings validate favorable transformation, and particularly evident hydro wind consumption. We show that beneficial effect greater low-income countries or regions with high levels transition. also provide evidence positive moderation effects find its are still present energy. This helps broaden channels countries, especially from perspective economy.

Language: Английский

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The Intersection of Climate Technology and Public Diplomacy: Insights into Policy and Implementation DOI Creative Commons
Jaeryoung Song

Sustainable Futures, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100465 - 100465

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Impact of Ecological Degradation on the Green Development Efficiency: An Empirical Analysis Using the Novel Epsilon‐Based Measure and Global Malmquist–Luenberger Index DOI Open Access
Mahamane Famanta,

Abid Ali Randhawa,

Bilal Hussain

et al.

Geological Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

ABSTRACT The profound consequences of ecological degradation on humanity's well‐being are a severe matter acknowledged globally. This study examines the impact green development efficiency in less developed countries. A dataset from 1990 to 2020 was used break down impacts efficiency. Green calculated based epsilon‐based measure model, while dynamic change explored with Global Malmquist‐Luenberger Index model. panel‐corrected standard errors (PCSE) and feasible generalised least squares (FGLS) models conducted test influence results show that inhibits efficiency, whereas FDI, urbanisation, economic growth benefit increase In addition, government intervention shows negative correlation spatial Durbin model (SDM) also demonstrate an overall strong spillover effect local neighbouring regions, more significant effects at levels surroundings.

Language: Английский

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How does green finance affect green innovation in emerging market countries? The moderating role of information disclosure DOI
Qiang Zhao, Byung-Hee Lee, Chang Liu

et al.

Environment Development and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Green finance and the mitigation of corporate debt financing in China: evidence and implications for sustainable finance DOI Creative Commons

Quan’An Fu

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: July 22, 2024

To address the pressing challenges posed by environmental issues, numerous countries have been actively exploring green finance practices. Using a sample of listed companies in China from 2008 to 2020, this study aims enrich understanding economic consequences finance. Specifically, it is first investigate causal relationship between and corporate debt financing levels. Our findings reveal that effectively mitigates levels, conclusion remains robust after undergoing series rigorous tests. Further analysis reveals achieves alleviating constraints enhancing executive compensation. Heterogeneity demonstrates impact particularly pronounced state-owned enterprises, regions with lower marketization superior industrial structures, carbon emissions. Additionally, our research shows strengthening external regulations, significantly promotes reduction long-term levels but has no significant on short-term The conclusions provide valuable insights for policymakers enterprises seeking reduce Moreover, offers new perspective finance, context financing.

Language: Английский

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2
The impact of new digital infrastructures on urban carbon emissions-An empirical study from Chinese cities DOI Creative Commons

Yongkai Wang,

Qiguang An,

Qian Xie

et al.

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: June 28, 2024

Introduction In the digital era, new infrastructures (NDIs) play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and technological innovation. However, their ecological impact, particularly on carbon dioxide emissions, remains underexplored. Addressing this gap holds significant practical theoretical value. Methods Utilizing panel data from 283 Chinese cities spanning 2009 to 2020, study employs two-way fixed-effects model empirically assess influence of NDIs urban emissions (UCE). Additionally, mediation effect is used examine mechanisms influence. Results The findings reveal that: (1) significantly mitigate UCE levels, conclusion supported by robustness tests involving instrumental variables exogenous policy shocks smart city pilot programs; (2) primarily impact through two channels: economy green technology innovation; (3) heterogeneity analysis indicates that predominantly curb with lower administrative while positively contributing intensity higher level cities. Notably, substantially reduce non-old industrial cities, negligible old Discussion This research expands understanding economic-environmental implications NDIs, offering valuable insights for policymakers regarding NDIs’ environmental impacts. It also provides strategic guidance low-carbon transitions big era.

Language: Английский

Citations

2