Article
Environmental Sciences
U. K. Pata, Farrukh Shahzad, Zeeshan Fareed, M. A. Rehman
Summary: This study assesses India's environmental problems and finds that economic development does not guarantee environmental quality. It recommends changing the export structure and energy mix to improve environmental values.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Veli Yilanci, Recep Ulucak, Yaoqi Zhang, Valeria Andreoni
Summary: Affluence and planned urbanization can play a crucial role in conserving forests and reducing forest footprint. Technological progress and productivity rise are essential for achieving the expected changes. This study found that urbanization, human capital, and total factor productivity contribute to decreasing forest footprint, while income growth does not. The findings provide important insights for sustainable forest management.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Demet Beton Kalmaz, Abraham Ayobamiji Awosusi
Summary: This study evaluates the association between Malaysia's ecological footprint and its determinants such as economic growth, oil consumption, renewable energy, and domestic capital investment. The findings indicate that economic growth and oil consumption contribute to the ecological footprint, while renewable energy consumption and gross capital formation help reduce it.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ugur Korkut Pata
Summary: The study found that in the case of the USA, there is an inverted U-shaped relationship between economic complexity and environmental pollution. Globalization and renewable energy consumption play a crucial role in reducing environmental pollution, while non-renewable energy consumption contributes to environmental pressure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Usman Saleem Yousaf, Farhan Ali, Shabib Haider Syed, Babar Aziz, Saima Sarwar
Summary: This study is a pioneer attempt to use ecological footprints as a proxy for environmental sensitivity in regression analysis. It examines the impact of fiscal and monetary tools, green energy consumption, and economic growth on China's ecological footprints from 1990 to 2020. The study finds that China's rapid economic growth, fueled by fossil fuels, has a positive and statistically significant influence on ecological footprints. On the other hand, expansionary fiscal policies, contractionary monetary policies, and green energy use have a negative/inverse relationship with ecological footprints. The study also reveals reciprocal interconnections between ecological footprints and GDP as well as green energy consumption.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rong Wang, Muhammad Usman, Magdalena Radulescu, Javier Cifuentes-Faura, Daniel Balsalobre-Lorente
Summary: This research examines the impact of technological innovations, financial development, renewable and non-renewable energy, and FDI inflows on ecological footprint in 14 developing European Union economies. The study finds that renewable energy and technological innovation can reduce environmental degradation, while financial development, non-renewable energy use, and FDI contribute to increased environmental degradation. The study suggests implementing measures in clean technology, renewable energy use, financial development, and FDI to address these issues.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paul Terhemba Iorember, Gylych Jelilov, Ojonugwa Usman, Abdurrahman Isik, Bilal Celik
Summary: Recent research indicates that the current state of energy use in South Africa is unsustainable, with renewable energy, human capital, and trade found to have a significant impact on environmental quality. Policy recommendations include focusing on renewable energy, human capital development, and trade to reduce ecological footprint and improve environmental quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hakan Acaroglu, Hatice Melissa Kartal, Fausto Pedro Garcia Marquez
Summary: This research examines the relationship between environmental degradation, economic growth, trade openness, primary energy consumption, coal consumption, and hydroelectricity consumption in Turkey from 1971 to 2015. It finds that trade openness increases CO2 emissions but reduces the ecological footprint in the long run. Coal consumption leads to higher CO2 emissions and ecological footprint. Hydroelectric energy reduces CO2 emissions but has no effect on the environment. The study highlights the importance of renewable energy use in reducing environmental degradation and the role of coal use in increasing it. Evaluation: 8 out of 10.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kwaku Addai, Berna Serener, Dervis Kirikkaleli
Summary: Ecological footprint is considered the most appropriate indicator of environmental destruction in the field of environmental sustainability. However, its relationship with economic growth, ecosystem services, biodiversity, and human well-being is not clear, which has led to a lack of attention on ecological footprint in academic and political discussions on environmental sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Zeyun Li, Lin Woon Leong, Mahfod Mobarak N. Aldoseri, Iskandar Muda, Ayman Abu-Rumman, Ata Al Shraah
Summary: This study examines the role of natural resources in improving environmental quality in South Asia. The findings show that natural resource abundance has a positive effect on environmental degradation, while the use of renewable energy negatively influences the ecological footprint. Economic growth and population growth significantly contribute to environmental deterioration in the region. Therefore, these countries need to reconsider their development plans and establish a framework that supports long-term economic growth and environmental protection.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Turnes, Paula Pereira, Helena Cid, Ana Valente
Summary: This study in the Lisbon metropolitan region of Portugal aimed to assess meat consumption frequency and willingness to reduce intake for health and environmental reasons. The majority of participants lacked knowledge about the ecological footprint of meat. The study found that individuals who consumed meat less frequently were more willing to reduce consumption based on concerns about health and the environment.
Article
Thermodynamics
Ugur Korkut Pata, Abdullah Emre Caglar
Summary: This study investigated the impact of income, human capital, globalization, renewable energy consumption, and trade openness on environmental pollution and ecological footprint in China. The findings revealed a U-shaped quadratic relationship between environmental pollution and income level, with human capital playing a key role in reducing environmental degradation while renewable energy was insufficient to meet environmental requirements. The Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis did not hold for China in this study.
Article
Environmental Sciences
XuGuang Wang
Summary: The study evaluates the effects of financial development, human capital, globalization, and renewable energy consumption on ecological and carbon footprint, finding human capital and financial development to have positive effects, while renewable energy consumption and globalization have negative effects. This research provides insights for researchers and policymakers on the importance of energy, educational, economic, and trade policies in determining environmental degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phillips O. Agboola, Festus Victor Bekun, Divine Q. Agozie, Bright Akwasi Gyamfi
Summary: Global warming, driven by human activities, poses a global threat. It is important to achieve environmental sustainability alongside economic growth. This study examines the relationship between economic growth, energy consumption, technological innovation, economic globalisation, and institutional quality in Russia, highlighting the impact on environmental sustainability. The results show the negative effects of economic activities and fossil fuel-based energy consumption on the environment, while the impact of globalisation varies in the short and long term. Institutional quality plays a positive role in improving environmental sustainability. Renewable energy is seen as a solution to improve the environment in Russia. The study emphasizes the need for a shift towards renewable and clean technologies to mitigate climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Min Zhang, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo, Abraham Ayobamiji Awosusi, Muhammad Ramzan, Caner Otrakci, Dervis Kirikkaleli
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of financial development, economic growth, trade globalization, renewable energy consumption, and human capital on the ecological footprint in Italy. The findings suggest that economic growth increases the ecological footprint, while renewable energy, trade globalization, and human capital decrease it. The combined impact and effect of trade globalization and human capital also have a mitigating effect on the ecological footprint. The study recommends a policy framework focused on sustainable development goals.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Noman Mustafa, Muhammad MansoorAsghar, Rozeia Mustafa, Zahoor Ahmed, Husam Rjoub, Rafael Alvarado
Summary: The study reveals that a proactive corporate environmental strategy predicts corporate environmental performance through green product innovation. Moreover, the moderating effect of organizational structure on the relationship between proactive corporate environmental strategy and green product innovation is significant in small firms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdulkadir Barut, Mucahit Citil, Zahoor Ahmed, Avik Sinha, Shujaat Abbas
Summary: Logistics is crucial for economic development, with developed countries striving to introduce green logistics to mitigate environmental damages caused by transportation. A comparative panel study reveals that R&D, FDI, portfolio investment, and trade have different impacts on green logistics for G7 and E7 nations. Financial development and economic growth do not significantly influence green logistics. Policy suggestions are made for E7 nations to catch up with G7 in logistics development and for G7 nations to boost green logistics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaomeng Deng, Juan Yang, Zahoor Ahmed, Muhammad Hafeez, Sultan Salem
Summary: The efficiency of financial institutions has a positive impact on green growth and environmental quality, while the efficiency of financial markets only drives green economic growth in certain countries in the long run. Additionally, the efficiency of financial institutions also significantly reduces CO2 emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Muhlis Can, Zahoor Ahmed
Summary: Energy insecurity and unsustainable development are major challenges for nations. The author examines the impact of economic complexity on energy consumption and finds that higher economic complexity leads to increased renewable energy usage and decreased non-renewable energy usage.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Min Liu, Zhonglu Chen, James Karmoh Sowah Jr, Zahoor Ahmed, Dervis Kirikkaleli
Summary: This study examines the effects of energy productivity, economic growth, and globalization on CO2 emissions in Southern European countries. The results show that energy productivity reduces CO2 emissions, while economic growth and globalization increase CO2 emissions. Therefore, policymakers in Southern European countries should consider the impact of energy efficiency when setting their environmental, growth, and energy policies.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Solomon Prince Nathaniel, Chikaodili Josephine Solomon, Kazeem Bello Ajide, Zahoor Ahmed, Hossein Ali Fakher
Summary: The tourism and hotel industry has experienced rapid growth in the past few decades and has made significant contributions to economic progress. However, in emerging markets, the carbon footprint of tourism accounts for a large share of CO2 emissions, posing environmental challenges. This study examines the impact of international tourism, renewable energy consumption, and eco-friendly technology on CO2 emissions in emerging markets.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Mahmood Ahmad, Zahoor Ahmed, Xiyue Yang, Muhlis Can
Summary: This study assesses the impacts of natural resources, financial risk, green innovation, and economic globalization on human well-being in emerging countries from 1990 to 2018. The results show that natural resources and financial risk negatively affect human well-being, while green innovation and economic globalization contribute positively to it. Therefore, sustainable utilization of natural resources, controlling financial risk, allocating more resources for green innovation, and encouraging economic globalization are necessary strategies for realizing human well-being in emerging countries.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Mahmood Ahmad, Zahoor Ahmed, Sana Akbar Khan, Rafael Alvarado
Summary: Achieving carbon neutrality and reducing global temperature rise below 2 degrees C requires a shift to renewable energy and sustainable use of natural resources while considering the impacts of economic, political, and financial risks. The study analyzed panel data from emerging nations and found that green energy use reduces CO2 emissions, while natural resource rents increase CO2 emissions. Moreover, it is important to limit political and financial risks for a better environmental quality and to establish comprehensive policies for environmental sustainability.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Jiapeng Dai, Zahoor Ahmed, Ugur Korkut Pata, Mahmood Ahmad
Summary: Establishing effective climate control and reducing ecological footprint are necessary for pursuing Sustainable Development Goals, and this study explores the impacts of external conflicts and government stability on ecological footprint in the context of Goal 13. The results show that external conflicts and government stability both have harmful impacts on environmental quality, implying the importance of reducing conflicts and evaluating the effectiveness of government environmental policies in achieving SDG-13.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dervis Kirikkaleli, Rui Alexandre Castanho, Rahmi Deniz Ozbay, Sema Yilmaz Genc, Zahoor Ahmed
Summary: The OECD emphasizes the importance of minimizing the environmental impact of material use, promoting resource efficiency, and accelerating the creation of a circular economy to combat climate change. This study examines the impact of resource efficiency on environmental quality in Canada, while controlling for financial development, economic growth, and energy. The findings suggest that resource efficiency can mitigate environmental degradation, while economic growth and energy use contribute to CO2 emissions.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ugur Korkut Pata, Suleyman Yurtkuran, Zahoor Ahmed, Mustafa Tevfik Kartal
Summary: Human activities pose a growing threat to the future of the ecosystem in Turkey. The study examines the impact of factors such as life expectancy, hydropower consumption, income, trade openness, and globalization on environmental pressure. The results show that life expectancy increases environmental pressure, while hydropower consumption has no significant effect. Globalization and trade openness, on the other hand, reduce environmental pressure. The estimated turning point of the environmental Kuznets curve is far from the actual situation in Turkey.
Article
Environmental Studies
Mara Madaleno, Zahoor Ahmed, Buhari Dogan, Saba Javeed, Laszlo Vasa
Summary: This paper explores the impact of import product diversification on sustainable economic growth in South Asian countries. The findings reveal a significant correlation between import product diversification, natural resources, and sustainable development. These findings can provide insights for formulating import diversification strategies for sustainable growth.
Article
Environmental Studies
Mahmood Ahmad, Tao Peng, Ashar Awan, Zahoor Ahmed
Summary: The research finds that excessive utilization of natural resources has a negative impact on sustainable development, supporting the resource curse hypothesis. However, the transition to renewable energy sources, increased financial globalization, and improved institutional quality contribute to sustainable development. Causality analysis shows that natural resource rents, financial globalization, and institutional quality have an impact on sustainable development, while there is a bidirectional causality between renewable energy transition and sustainable development.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mahmood Ahmad, Zahoor Ahmed, Chunyang Luo
Summary: The abundance of natural resources has a negative impact on sustainable development, while economic complexity and environmental regulations drive sustainable development. Economic globalization has a detrimental effect on sustainable development. Causal effect results indicate links from natural resource abundance, economic complexity, and environmental regulations to sustainable development.
NATURAL RESOURCES FORUM
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenggang Wang, Guitao Qiao, Mahmood Ahmad, Zahoor Ahmed
Summary: This study uses data from China's 31 provinces to establish a green finance index and investigates its impact on industrial structure upgrading. The findings reveal a positive relationship between green finance and industrial structure upgrading, with technological innovation and foreign direct investment being important mechanisms through which green finance influences industrial structure upgrading. The study also highlights the moderating role of environmental regulation intensity and government intervention in this relationship.
