Do renewable energy, environmental regulations and green innovation matter for China's zero carbon transition: Evidence from green total factor productivity.
J Environ Manage
; 352: 120030, 2024 Feb 14.
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ABSTRACT
Rapid developments in environmental infrastructure have contributed to significant improvements in green total factor productivity, but further investigation is required to provide a detailed assessment to understand the policy mechanisms involved. This paper analyzes environmental progress in China through MMQR, CCEMG, and AMG as empirical strategies for 30 provinces in China. Our empirical results reveal that energy optimization through renewable energy is the most effective channel to improve green total factor productivity, though it is not the only available option. Since environmental regulations, infrastructure development, and green technology innovation also directly impact energy efficiency, adopting these within policy channels will positively impact environmental sustainability. Our empirical approach helps suggest novel environmental policy suggestions. In particular, policymakers must introduce structural changes within energy developments to foster renewable energy. Furthermore, China must increase environmental spending to upgrade its energy infrastructure further and solve ecological issues. These insights offer valuable policy guidance for decision-makers in China and globally, aiming to foster economic and environmental sustainability and achieve zero-carbon transition goals.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Carbono
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Política Ambiental
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
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En
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J Environ Manage
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article