The role of renewable and nuclear energy R&D expenditures and income on environmental quality in Germany: Scrutinizing the EKC and LCC hypotheses with smooth structural changes

Applied Energy, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 342, С. 121138 - 121138

Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2023

This study analyzes the effect of renewable energy research & development (RRD) and nuclear (NRD) expenditures on environmental quality by considering Germany's goal achieving carbon neutrality until 2045. Hence, uses various indicators (carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, ecological footprint-EF, load capacity factor-LCF) to investigate effects RRD NRD controlling also a gross domestic product (GDP) test validity Kuznets curve (EKC) recently proposed (LCC) hypotheses. Also, includes yearly data from 1974 2018, fractional frequency Fourier autoregressive distributive lag (FADL) based FMOLS approach as main model, applies FADL DOLS wavelet causality for robustness. The empirical results reveal that (i) explanatory variables have cointegration link with CO2 emissions EF; (ii) EKC hypothesis is valid Germany, while LCC invalid; (iii) are effective only in reducing emissions; (iv) no significant EF. Considering results, German policymakers could utilize more effectively efficiently improve reduce In this way, Germany achieve its middle century benefiting facilities.

Язык: Английский

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Artificial intelligence-based solutions for climate change: a review

Environmental Chemistry Letters, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 21(5), С. 2525 - 2557

Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2023

Abstract Climate change is a major threat already causing system damage to urban and natural systems, inducing global economic losses of over $500 billion. These issues may be partly solved by artificial intelligence because integrates internet resources make prompt suggestions based on accurate climate predictions. Here we review recent research applications in mitigating the adverse effects change, with focus energy efficiency, carbon sequestration storage, weather renewable forecasting, grid management, building design, transportation, precision agriculture, industrial processes, reducing deforestation, resilient cities. We found that enhancing efficiency can significantly contribute impact change. Smart manufacturing reduce consumption, waste, emissions 30–50% and, particular, consumption buildings 30–50%. About 70% gas industry utilizes technologies enhance accuracy reliability forecasts. Combining smart grids optimize power thereby electricity bills 10–20%. Intelligent transportation systems dioxide approximately 60%. Moreover, management design cities through application further promote sustainability.

Язык: Английский

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Race to carbon neutrality in South Africa: What role does environmental technological innovation play?

Applied Energy, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 354, С. 122212 - 122212

Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Does China's low-carbon city pilot intervention limit electricity consumption? An analysis of industrial energy efficiency using time-varying DID model

Energy Economics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 121, С. 106636 - 106636

Опубликована: Март 15, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Does the digital economy reduce air pollution in China? A perspective from industrial agglomeration

Energy Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9, С. 3625 - 3641

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2023

Based on the perspective of industrial agglomeration, this paper employs a dynamic panel model and mediating effects to investigate impact digital economy's development air pollution in 274 Chinese cities from 2011 2019. The main findings include: (1) economy reduces emissions cities, elasticity reduction is greater central western China than eastern China. (2) nexus between agglomeration inverted-N-shaped. (3) Mechanism tests show that can effectively promote degree each area, it plays positive role abating through externalities but effect not significant (4) Diversified an active mediator Accordingly, some policy implications are put forward for simultaneously promoting reducing pollution, impelling accelerating green transformation

Язык: Английский

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Urbanization, renewable energy production, and carbon dioxide emission in BSEC member states: implications for climate change mitigation and energy markets

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 30(25), С. 67338 - 67350

Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Linking tourist's footprint and environmental tragedy through transportation, globalization and energy choice in BIMSTEC region: Directions for a sustainable solution using novel GMM-PVAR approach

Journal of Environmental Management, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 345, С. 118551 - 118551

Опубликована: Июль 10, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Can green credit policy reduce corporate carbon emission intensity: Evidence from China's listed firms

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 30(5), С. 2623 - 2638

Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2023

Abstract Green credit policy is designed to address the global climate risk. However, few studies have investigated empirically whether green indeed reduces corporate carbon emission intensity. Based on firm‐level data in China and a difference‐in‐differences model, this study explores how intensity evolves following policy. We find that, whole, can effectively reduce intensity, while dynamic negative effect tends alleviate after 2017. Specifically, mainly through lowering investment enhancing environmental supervision. signaling mechanism of does not significantly The has stronger reduction with third‐party certification, non‐state‐owned ownership, high financing constraint. thereby suggest that innovations should be made standards processes ensure sustainability stability. Quantitative standardized information disclosure essential for low‐carbon finance innovation.

Язык: Английский

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Formulating sustainable development policy for a developed nation: exploring the role of renewable energy, natural gas efficiency and oil efficiency towards decarbonization

International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 31(3), С. 247 - 263

Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2023

Limiting CO2 emissions is crucial for sustainable development, environmental protection, and climate change mitigation, ensuring a more resilient cleaner future. Prioritizing urbanization renewable energy, energy efficiency vital achieving this prosperous As result, we adopt the Fourier testing approach stationary, cointegration, estimator, causality, to scrutinize role of efficiency, on in Finland over period between 1990 2020, controlling economic growth trade openness. The empirical analysis ARDL estimator establishes that measures such as gas oil exhibit an adverse effect emissions, so mitigates emissions. Similarly, study also found reduce Conversely, openness induce Additionally, Fourier-Toda-Yamamoto method provides robust evidence regarding long-term implications examined factors. Based emphasizes implementing regulatory framework enhance promote adoption, support urban development will be essential strategy global effort attain net-zero target, which offers valuable insights other countries seeking transition towards sources.

Язык: Английский

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Heterogenous Effects of Circular Economy, Green energy and Globalization on CO2 emissions: Policy based analysis for sustainable development

Renewable Energy, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 211, С. 789 - 801

Опубликована: Май 5, 2023

Язык: Английский

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