Review
Environmental Sciences
Fangjhy Li, Tsangyao Chang, Mei-Chih Wang, Jun Zhou
Summary: This paper uses the Fourier autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model to study the correlation between health expenditures, CO2 emissions, and GDP fluctuations in BRICS countries from 2000 to 2019. The results show that Brazil and China have cointegration relationships in health expenditure, CO2 emissions, and economic growth in the long term.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qifen Zha, Chuan Huang, Sonia Kumari
Summary: The development of the digital economy can effectively reduce the carbon emission intensity of urban areas and promote low-carbon development in surrounding regions. It is necessary to further promote the construction of the digital economy within urban agglomerations, improve the inclusiveness and flexibility of digital economy development strategies, and enhance information infrastructure to leverage the role of the digital economy in improving carbon emissions in urban areas.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Xiping Liu, Xiaoling Zhang, Wen Sun
Summary: This paper examines the impact and mechanism of producer services agglomeration on carbon efficiency of manufacturing industry in China using spatial models. The results show that producer services agglomeration has positive effects on carbon efficiency, and the effects vary based on city size, type of services, and spatial distance. Mechanism analysis reveals that scale expansion, technology spillover, and competition effects contribute to the improvement of carbon efficiency in manufacturing industry.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Shahbaz, Kenan Ilarslan, Munevvere Yildiz, Xuan Vinh Vo
Summary: This study examines the effects of gross domestic product, domestic bank credits given to the private sector, and military expenditures on carbon emissions. The empirical findings reveal that domestic bank credit has a positive impact on carbon emissions, while gross domestic product has a reducing effect and military expenditures have an increasing effect. Additionally, the study uncovers heterogeneity between quantiles.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cen Cai, Ran Qiu, Yongqian Tu
Summary: This study examines the impact of six sustainable development values on economic growth and carbon footprints, as well as the moderating role of urban development. The findings show that tolerance and solidarity have a positive impact on economic growth, while freedom, equality, respect for nature, and shared mobility are not indicators of economic progress. Economic expansion helps mediate the relationship between tolerance, solidarity, and carbon emissions. The study suggests implications for long-term development and emphasizes the importance of sustainable development values for economic growth and carbon reduction. Further research should explore this model in other countries.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xuefu Pu, Qingping Cheng, Hongyue Chen
Summary: Urban agglomerations are the largest carbon emitters. The study reveals significant differences in carbon emissions among different urban agglomerations, with an overall increasing trend. The center of gravity of carbon emissions is shifting to the south, and there is a spatial pattern of high-high and low-low carbon aggregation. Population, GDP, and the annual number of cabs are the main factors influencing carbon emissions, while other factors show significant variations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hong-Xing Wen, Zi-Rui Chen, Pu-Yan Nie
Summary: China's ETS pilots have successfully reduced CO2 emissions but experienced short-term economic losses, which decreased over time. Regions showed heterogeneous responses to the ETS pilots, indicating the need to carefully consider the implementation of ETS policies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yangchun Bai, Heran Zheng, Yuli Shan, Jing Meng, Yuan Li
Summary: Since the 2008 financial crisis, China has been undergoing an economic transition prioritizing green economic and sustainable development over rapid growth driven by large-scale investment. The case study of the Jing-Jin-Ji urban agglomeration from 2012 to 2015 showed a decrease in carbon emissions, but the economic transition did not change the uneven pattern of selected urban agglomeration.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wenwen Li, Yanyan Zhang, Chunfeng Yang, Weifeng Gong, Chuanhui Wang, Rongyan Zhang
Summary: The agglomeration of producer services has a significant impact on urban green development performance. Specialized agglomeration has a positive effect, while diversified agglomeration has a negative effect. The impacts of producer services agglomeration vary across different regions, requiring differentiated strategies for urban green development.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui Luo, Li Li, Yalin Lei, Sanmang Wu, Dan Yan, Xiangshan Fu, Ximing Luo, Longkang Wu
Summary: The study found that the relationship between economic growth and resources environment in the Central Plains Urban Agglomeration shows varying degrees of decoupling. Some cities have achieved strong decoupling between economic growth and resources environment, while others still have a significant dependency. Therefore, corresponding policies need to be formulated to achieve strong decoupling in the CPUA.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Du Peng, Ehsan Elahi, Zainab Khalid
Summary: This study investigates the impact of productive service industry agglomeration on the economic performance of Chinese cities. The analysis reveals that high-end productive service industry agglomeration has a significant positive relationship with urban economic performance, while low-end agglomeration does not. The study also finds regional and sectoral variations in this relationship, suggesting the importance of human capital as a mediator.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Munir Ahmad, Abdul Rehman, Syed Ahsan Ali Shah, Yasir Ahmed Solangi, Abbas Ali Chandio, Gul Jabeen
Summary: This research explores the complex dynamic links among healthcare expenditures, land urbanization, and CO2 emissions in China, revealing the long-term and short-term connections between these variables at different development levels, as well as their respective degrees of influence.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Economics
Melina Dritsaki, Chaido Dritsaki
Summary: This paper examines the relationship between per capita health care expenditures, per capita CO2 emissions, and per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in G7 countries. The study applies various tests such as cross-sectional dependence analysis, slope homogeneity test, second-generation unit root test, cointegration test, and causality test using panel data. The results show significant and long-term relationships between the variables and reveal a unilateral causality from greenhouse gas emissions per capita towards health expenditure per capita in all G7 countries.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lianfeng Xia, Yujia Liu, Yunqing Tian
Summary: To reduce carbon emissions, the Chinese government has implemented environmentally friendly financing. Empirical research shows that green finance can accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions. Additionally, industrial structure, per capita economic growth, and trade openness contribute to increased carbon emissions, while public expenditures and human capital significantly reduce emissions.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xuefan Zhou, Biaoping Wu, Yu Liu, Qingshi Zhou, Wei Cheng
Summary: The rapid urbanization has led to challenges such as increasing carbon emissions and rising urban temperatures. This study investigates the relationship between land surface temperature (LST) and carbon emissions in the Wuhan Urban Agglomeration from 2003 to 2018. The results show a strong positive correlation between LST and carbon emissions, indicating the importance of reducing urban emissions and mitigating the effects of urban heat islands.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Abbas Ali Chandio, Yuansheng Jiang, Asad Amin, Munir Ahmad, Waqar Akram, Fayyaz Ahmad
Summary: This study is the first attempt to assess the long-term effects of climate change on crop production in South Asian countries. The results show that temperature and CO2 emissions have a negative effect on crop production, while precipitation has a positive effect. Non-climatic factors such as cultivated area, income level, and financial development also positively affect crop production.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Rehman, H. Ma, M. Ahmad, C. Isik, I Ozturk
Summary: Transportation has a significant impact on the atmosphere as the largest energy consumer, resulting in carbon dioxide emissions, environmental impacts, and global warming. This study examines the interrelationships between CO2 emissions from transportation, fuel utilization, industrialization, and economic progress in Pakistan. The findings suggest a positive correlation between CO2 emissions from transportation, liquid fuel usage, industrialization, fossil energy use, and economic growth, while solid fuel utilization and carbon emissions have a negative influence on economic progress. As a cross-cutting trend of sustainable development policy, greater attention should be paid to environmental issues in Pakistan.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Deniz Karagoz, Courtney Suess-Raeisinafchi, Cem Isik, Tarik Dogru, Tina Segota, Omar Youssef, Abdul Rehman, Munir Ahmad, Rafael Alvarado
Summary: This study examines how trust and perceived affective risk influence the relationship between event motivations and subjective well-being as well as revisit intentions. Using a convenient sample of 287 participants visiting an art gallery in Istanbul during the COVID-19 pandemic, the PLS-SEM analysis revealed that event motivations have a positive impact on subjective well-being and revisit intentions. Moreover, increased trust strengthens the link between subjective well-being and revisit intentions. However, when individuals perceive higher affective risk about Covid-19, the positive associations between event motivations and subjective well-being as well as revisit intentions become weaker.
CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lijuan Su, Yating Zheng, Fayyaz Ahmad, Ilhan Ozturk, Yatao Wang, Tian Tian, Abdul Rehman
Summary: The stable growth of an economy requires the coordination between environmental protection and economic development. This study applies the SBM model and Tobit model to investigate the influence of environmental regulations on energy efficiency in 30 provincial-level administrative regions in China, considering temporal and regional differences. The results show that environmental regulations are strengthening in all provinces and energy efficiency is relatively higher in eastern China. Environmental regulations have a positive effect on energy efficiency, and the impact mechanisms vary across regions. Policy suggestions include further enhancing the intensity of environmental regulations, refining supporting safeguards, and implementing differentiated measures.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zakia Batool, Qurat ul Ain, Abdul Rehman
Summary: Despite having a large population, China faces challenges in food production due to limited arable land. This study examines the impact of farm mechanization, financial development, and renewable energy on China's food production. The findings suggest that these factors have significant long-term effects on food production, with some variation in the short run. The research recommends strategies to promote renewable energy utilization, farm machinery, and farmer access to financing to enhance food production in China.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ashfaq Ahmad Shah, Ayat Ullah, Nasir Abbas Khan, Muhammad Haroon Shah, Rasheed Ahmed, Syed Tauseef Hassan, Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman Tariq, Chong Xu
Summary: Floods are the most frequent natural hazards that cause severe human casualties and financial losses. This study investigated the challenges faced by disaster management authorities and communities in managing flood risks in Pakistan. The findings suggest that local institutions still rely on reactive strategies and lack response to the present development trajectories.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ayat Ullah, Ashfaq Ahmad Shah, Miroslava Bavorova, Giri Prasad Kandel, Harald Kaechele
Summary: This study investigates the determinants of farmers' adoption of hand tractors in the HKH region of Pakistan using a binary logit model and key informant interviews. The results show that factors such as household head education, farming experience, knowledge of hand tractor use, access to credit, extension contact, and trust in technology positively affect the adoption of hand tractor, while farm size has a negative relationship. The study also identifies key barriers to hand tractor adoption, such as ethnic and political conflicts, elite capture in decision making, lack of functional community-based entities, weak extension-farmers contact, and weak inter-and intra-community linkages. Additionally, observed changes on neighbors' fields, experiencing hand tractor on trial basis, communication networks, risk observations, and trust propensities motivate hand tractor adoption. Policymakers should consider these factors to effectively disseminate improved agricultural technologies.
Article
Business, Finance
Munir Ahmad, Gul Jabeen
Summary: The debate on whether macro economies can achieve sustainability targets through green innovations could find some consensus by examining how these innovations interact with economic and ecological systems in international economic activities. This study investigates the moderation effect of green innovation on the relationship between economic openness, export diversification, and eco-efficiency in selected EU economies from 1995 to 2014. The main findings highlight the positive impact of green innovation on eco-efficiency and its role in moderating the effects of economic openness and export diversification.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FINANCE & ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Abdul Rehman, Hengyun Ma, Rafael Alvarado, Fayyaz Ahmad
Summary: This study examines the impact of military expenditure, final consumption expenditure, gross national expenditure, net income, broad money, and total reserves on Pakistan's economic growth. The findings indicate that total reserves have a positive influence on economic growth under both positive and negative shocks. However, final consumption expenditure and gross national expenditure have a negative impact on economic growth. Military expenditure and net income show both positive and negative effects on economic growth, while broad money has an adverse and positive relationship with economic growth. The robust regressions and stepwise least squares approaches demonstrate that all variables, except military expenditure and reserves, have a positive impact on economic development. The study suggests that the government should carefully monitor defense-related investments to maintain economic growth.
ECONOMIC CHANGE AND RESTRUCTURING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Weishang Guo, Jian Huang, Wei Chen, Yihua Mao, Desire Wade Atchike, Munir Ahmad
Summary: In this research, the heterogeneous influence factors (HIFs) affecting the willingness to accept electric vehicles (ELVs) were explored within an integrated decision-making (IDM) framework. The capital cost of ELVs was found to be a significant barrier, while societal factors and environmental awareness were drivers of acceptance. The study also revealed differences in influencing factors between urban and peri-urban areas.
WORLD ELECTRIC VEHICLE JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Raja Norimie Raja Sulaiman, Aznizam Abu Bakar, Norzita Ngadi, Izzat Naim Shamsul Kahar, Abu Hassan Nordin, Muhammad Ikram, Walid Nabgan
Summary: Microplastic pollution negatively impacts the aquatic ecosystem, living organisms, and human health. Research in Malaysia has provided information on the presence of microplastics in surface water, ingestion by marine life, and sediment. Humans are also exposed to microplastics through consuming contaminated products. However, there is limited knowledge among Malaysians regarding the management and remediation of microplastics, posing a challenge to environmental preservation. Green technologies offer alternative solutions for reducing microplastic contamination. This review aims to provide an overview of microplastics in Malaysia's aquatic environment, including detection methods and treatment processes. It also discusses challenges, perspectives, and green strategies for plastic management.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ashfaq Ahmad Shah, Ayat Ullah, George T. Mudimu, Nasir Abbas Khan, Abid Khan, Chong Xu
Summary: Risk communication is crucial for individuals to understand their own risks and take appropriate measures to deal with flood events. Sharing information with the public opens up two-way communication about risks, allowing for a better understanding of people's perspectives and collaborative efforts to mitigate risks. This study examines the strategies used by relief organizations in enhancing disaster risk communication in severely affected districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, highlighting the importance of education and information transmission, overcoming communication obstacles, and managing inter-organizational communications. The findings suggest that relief organizations can play a transformative role in facilitating communication, strengthening community resilience, and reducing disaster risks as part of local responses.
Article
Business, Finance
Munir Ahmad, Elma Satrovic
Summary: This study examines how monetary policy moderates the influence of economic complexity and technological innovation on energy and carbon productivity, and suggests considering climate-related risks in monetary policy to capitalize on the environmentally favorable impacts of economic complexity and technological innovation. The findings show that higher levels of economic complexity and technological innovation are associated with enhanced environmental sustainability. Expansionary monetary policy promotes environmental sustainability, but inflationary pressures should be controlled. It is recommended to formulate a monetary policy inclusive of climate-related risks to benefit environmental sustainability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FINANCE & ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafael Alvarado, Lizeth Cuesta, Cem Isik, Michelle Lopez-Sanchez, Jorge Flores-Chamba, Abdul Rehman
Summary: Manufacturing is a major contributor to environmental pollution through gas emissions and waste generation. This research investigates the impact of the manufacturing industry on the environmental pollution index in nineteen Latin American countries using non-linear methods. Factors such as youth population, globalization, property rights, civil liberties, unemployment gap, and government stability influence the relationship between the two variables. The study covers the period from 1990 to 2017 and employs threshold regressions to test the hypotheses. By grouping countries based on trade blocks and geographic regions, we find that manufacturing has a limited explanatory power for environmental pollution, likely due to its scarcity in the region. Furthermore, there is a threshold effect observed for the youth population, globalization, property rights, civil liberties, and government stability. These findings emphasize the importance of institutional factors in designing and implementing environmental mitigation measures in developing regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weishang Guo, Desire Wade Atchike, Munir Ahmad, Yaxiao Chen, Shili Gu
Summary: This study examines the long-term and short-term relationships between industrial agglomeration, aggregate energy consumption, residential construction sector growth, and air pollution in 30 provincial units in China from 2004 to 2020. The findings reveal a positive bilateral relationship between residential construction sector growth and industrial agglomeration, as well as a unilateral positive correlation from aggregate energy consumption to air pollution index (API), with the largest influence in the eastern region of China. Additionally, the study shows a unilateral positive connection from industrial agglomeration and residential construction sector growth to aggregate energy consumption and API in both the long- and short-term dimensions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)