Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Raufhon Salahodjaev, Kongratbay Sharipov, Nizomiddin Rakhmanov, Dilshod Khabirov
Summary: This study explores the relationship between tourism, renewable energy, and CO2 emissions in Europe and Central Asia countries. The findings suggest that tourism has a positive effect on CO2 emissions, while renewable energy reduces carbon emissions. Additionally, the study confirms the presence of the Environmental Kuznets curve phenomenon in the region, indicating an inverted U-shaped relationship between per capita GDP and environmental degradation.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
I. V. Filimonova, A. V. Komarova, V. M. Kuzenkova, I. V. Provornaya, V. D. Kozhevin
Summary: This study examines the factors influencing CO2 emissions in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, finding that economic growth has a significant impact on emissions, while the green factor has a negative impact in the Asia-Pacific region and a limited impact in European countries.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Ma fi zur Rahman, Khosrul Alam
Summary: Environmental pollution is a global concern, and research shows that industrialization and non-renewable energy use increase CO2 emissions in Australia, while renewable energy use and financial development decrease emissions, validating the environmental Kuznets' curve hypothesis.
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Environmental Sciences
Anis Omri, Kais Saidi
Summary: This study examines the impacts of renewable and non-renewable energy on carbon dioxide emissions in 14 Middle East and North Africa economies. The findings suggest that renewable energy enhances environmental quality, while non-renewable energy deteriorates it. The industry sector is found to have the highest contribution to environmental degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, Raufhon Salahodjaev
Summary: This study uses panel data techniques to investigate the relationship between renewable energy and CO2 emissions intensity in the top carbon intense countries from 2000 to 2015. The results show that renewable energy has a significant negative effect on CO2 emissions, while GDP per capita has a negative impact on carbon emissions. Additionally, an increase in the share of women in parliament has a positive effect on environmental quality.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bilal Aslam, Jinsong Hu, Muhammad Tariq Majeed, Zubaria Andlib, Sana Ullah
Summary: This study explores the asymmetric macroeconomic determinants of carbon dioxide emission in China using a nonlinear ARDL model, finding that GDP, industrialization, and agriculturalization have different asymmetric impacts on CO2 emission in terms of magnitude and direction.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Majed Alharthi, Eyup Dogan, Dilvin Taskin
Summary: This study analyzes the factors determining CO2 emissions in the Middle East and North Africa region under the Environmental Kuznets Curve framework. It found that renewable energy consumption significantly reduces emissions, while non-renewable energy consumption increases CO2 emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zakia Batool, Syed Muhammad Faraz Raza, Sajjad Ali, Syed Zain Ul Abidin
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of ICT, renewable energy consumption, and financial development on CO2 emissions in developing countries. The results show that ICT and financial development have a positive long-term effect on environmental degradation, while the impact on CO2 emissions is insignificant in the short term. On the other hand, renewable energy consumption has a positive impact on environmental quality in both the long and short term. The study also validates the inverted U-shaped EKC hypothesis and finds a bi-directional relationship between renewable energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohsen Khezri, Almas Heshmati, Mehdi Khodaei
Summary: The study found that increasing energy intensity, trade openness, and urbanization will increase CO2 emissions, while economic complexity has different effects on the environment. Economic complexity has altered the Environmental Kuznets Curve to some extent, and increasing economic complexity in countries enhances the effects of economic growth on increasing CO2 emissions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xuyi Liu, Hao Kong, Shun Zhang
Summary: The study reveals the complex relationships among urbanization, energy consumption, and economic growth in Northeast Asian countries. Different types of energy have varying impacts on CO2 emissions, suggesting the need for governments to allocate urban resources reasonably to achieve smart urban development.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junaid Ashraf, Zeeshan Ashraf, Aiman Javed
Summary: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has had positive economic impacts but negative ecological consequences. This research examines the effects of institutional quality and renewable/non-renewable energy consumption on CO2 emissions for 75 BRI countries from 1990 to 2019. The findings show that improving institutional quality and increasing renewable energy negatively affect CO2 emissions, while non-renewable energy has a positive impact. It is crucial for BRI to establish effective plans to reduce non-renewable energy use, enhance institutional quality, resolve disputes, and promote harmony in affected nations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Zebo Kuldasheva, Raufhon Salahodjaev
Summary: This study examines the relationship between renewable energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in rapidly urbanizing countries, which has been largely overlooked in previous research. The study finds that renewable energy can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions and that the quality of institutions plays a mediating role in the relationship between renewables and environmental degradation. The findings have important policy implications.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wang Lei, Yuantao Xie, Muhammad Hafeez, Sana Ullah
Summary: The study explores the dynamic impacts of energy efficiency and renewable energy consumption on CO2 emissions in China from 1991 to 2019. Findings show that improving energy efficiency and increasing renewable energy consumption have positive effects on reducing CO2 emissions in the long run, while certain policy measures are suggested for achieving environmental sustainability in China.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Usama Asghar, Sikander Rafiq, Adeel Anwar, Tanveer Iqbal, Ashfaq Ahmed, Farrukh Jamil, M. Shahzad Khurram, Majid Majeed Akbar, Abid Farooq, Noor S. Shah, Young-Kwon Park
Summary: Extensive research has been conducted on controlling CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions in recent years, with a focus on improving removal efficiencies and reducing operational costs of conventional technologies while introducing new environmentally friendly technologies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chaoyi Chen, Mehmet Pinar, Thanasis Stengos
Summary: This study examines the nonlinear impact of renewable energy consumption and economic growth on CO2 emissions per capita. The findings suggest that increasing renewable energy consumption only reduces CO2 emissions per capita when countries surpass a certain threshold of renewable energy consumption.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Waldemar Tarczynski, Kinga Flaga-Gieruszynska
Summary: The article discusses the uniqueness of the Polish retail electricity market and the special legal protection provided to individual consumers. It aims to analyze both subjective and quantitative aspects of the market and examine the civil law measures that protect these electricity consumers.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shaohua Jiang, Grzegorz Mentel, Irum Shahzadi, Mehdi Ben Jebli, Najaf Iqbal
Summary: The prime objective of this research is to explore the impacts of import and export diversification and renewable energy on environmental footprints. The study finds that income inequality and import diversification increase ecological issues while globalization and exports diversification mitigate them. Furthermore, there is a unidirectional causal relationship between renewable energy consumption and import diversification, as well as ecological footprint and import diversification.
Article
Environmental Studies
Qiang Ma, Grzegorz Mentel, Xin Zhao, Raufhon Salahodjaev, Zebo Kuldasheva
Summary: The study found that the volatility of natural resources tax, digital economy, financial development, and technological innovation significantly enhance economic performance in all quantiles, while research and development expenditures have a positive impact in some quantiles. Recommendations include strengthening the digital economy, financial development, technological innovation, and research and development.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sebastian Majewski, Grzegorz Mentel, Marek Dylewski, Raufhon Salahodjaev
Summary: This study explores the impact of renewable energy and agriculture on CO2 emissions in middle-income countries. The findings indicate a negative relationship between renewable energy production, agriculture value added, and per capita CO2 emissions. The results suggest that a 1% increase in renewable electricity output leads to a 0.18% decrease in CO2 emissions. Policy tools such as subsidies or low interest loans can be utilized to promote renewable energy consumption in these countries.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Yang Hu, Mohamed Sahbi Nakhli, Grzegorz Mentel, Hong Wu, Shujaat Abbas
Summary: This study evaluates the asymmetric nature and magnitude of clean nuclear energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions impacts on economic growth prospects, focusing on G-6 economies. The findings show that nuclear energy consumption can enhance long-term economic growth prospects in Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom, but not in Canada, France, and the United States.
PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmed Samour, Umer Shahzad, Grzegorz Mentel
Summary: Renewable energy sources have become economically attractive in the UAE, and the country has set a target to reach 44% of installed capacity with clean energy resources by 2050. This research assesses the impact of taxation and banking development on renewable energy in the UAE and confirms that financial incentives can lead to sustainable development goals. The study suggests the UAE should adopt carbon taxes policy and encourage banking development to promote renewable energy and achieve sustainable development goals, particularly in clean energy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gordon Rausser, Wadim Strielkowski, Grzegorz Mentel
Summary: This editorial paper discusses consumer attitudes towards energy reduction and changing energy consumption behaviors. It is especially relevant today as Europe is facing an unprecedented energy crisis due to a shift away from Russian supplies of oil and gas. The transition to renewable energy now appears to be in jeopardy, and it is unclear whether rising energy prices will significantly change consumer behavior and increase energy efficiency. However, changing energy consumption behaviors would have long-term benefits for combating climate change and sustaining economic growth.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Grzegorz Mentel, Anna Lewandowska, Justyna Berniak-Wozny, Waldemar Tarczynski
Summary: Taking into account various factors such as climate changes, fossil fuel scarcity, energy inefficiency, and population growth, transitioning towards green and renewable energy is recognized as a crucial goal and challenge worldwide. The energy sector contributes to approximately 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with energy-related emissions continuously rising. To achieve successful energy transition, innovation in technology, business processes, and policies is essential. This study conducted a bibliometric review and visual analysis to analyze the research size, structure, and dynamics of innovations in the field of green and renewable energy over the last decade, aiming to identify key topics and research trends. Gaps in green and renewable energy innovations were identified, providing insights for future research directions.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xin Zhao, Weiliang Tao, Xiaowei Ma, Chen Wang, Grzegorz Mentel
Summary: Recently, the issue of energy security has gained increased attention due to the reduction of energy resources and the emergence of problems such as unreasonable use. Investigating the relationship between environmental regulation and energy security is important to ensure energy security and promote national economic transformation. This study empirically analyzes the direct and spillover effects of environmental regulation on energy security, as well as the spatial heterogeneity and non-linear characteristics driven by fiscal decentralization and marketization. The results show regional differences and spatial dependence in China's energy security, and suggest that the positive impact of environmental regulation is enhanced when certain thresholds of fiscal decentralization and marketization are crossed. Relevant policy recommendations are also provided.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Adnan Bashir, Dengfeng Zhao, Fouzia Amin, Grzegorz Mentel, Syed Ali Raza, Muhammad Farhan Bashir
Summary: In the contemporary time, global economies must comply with Sustainable Development Goals to achieve environmental and energy efficiency. Within the scope of environmental reforms, we analyze the role of electricity transition on carbon emissions for the period of 1995-2021. Our extensive empirical analysis shows that population growth and economic growth significantly contribute to environmental degradation. However, we find that natural resource rents, electricity transition, and human development ensure environmental sustainability. Based on our findings, we recommend promoting energy transition through electricity from renewable energy resources to tackle environmental challenges.
Article
Environmental Studies
Minjie Pan, Xin Zhao, Kangjuan Lv, Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka, Grzegorz Mentel, Tadeusz Truskolaski
Summary: Since human beings entered the digital era, the Internet industry has played a crucial role in urban energy and industrial transformation. This study analyzes the impact of Internet evolution on urban carbon emissions using panel data from 283 cities in China. The empirical findings indicate that the Internet effectively promotes low-carbon urban transition by upgrading industrial structure, promoting green innovation, and strengthening environmental regulation. This research provides a significant theoretical basis for effectively advancing low-carbon transformation and development at the urban level in China from the perspective of Internet development.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kishwar Ali, Jianguo Du, Dervis Kirikkaleli, Grzegorz Mentel, Mehmet Altuntas
Summary: This study examines the effects of digital financial inclusion, energy transition, and diversification on achieving the SDGs and COP26 targets in E-7 economies. The results show negative correlations between energy transition and diversification, technological innovation, and foreign direct investment with CO2 emissions. Conversely, digital finance inclusion, energy consumption, and economic growth contribute to environmental deterioration. The PMG causality findings suggest a feedback effect for the indicators. The outcomes highlight the need for prioritizing sustainable energy and enhancing incentives for inclusive green funding in order to reduce carbon emissions and achieve the SDGs and COP26 targets.
