Evaluating the U-shaped environmental kuznets curve in China: The impact of high technology exports and renewable energy consumption on carbon emissions

Shang, Meng; Yao-Ping Peng, Michael; Khalid Anser, Muhammad; Imran, Muhammad; Nassani, Abdelmohsen A.; Binsaeed, Rima H.; Zaman, Khalid

doi:10.1016/j.gr.2023.08.013

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“…A study by Hayford et al [77] indicated that the use of clean fuel for cooking and renewable energy help in carbon emissions mitigation while trade and population deteriorate the environment in E7 economies. Again, Shang et al [78] study on China revealed a U-shaped relationship between renewable energy and carbon emissions in the long-term but promotes environmental quality through carbon emissions mitigation in the short-term. The results further indicated that FDI deteriorates the environment, and economic growth increases carbon emissions in the long-term.…”

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confidence: 99%

The adoption of renewable energy towards environmental sustainability: Evidence from Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM)

Gyimah,

Batasuma,

Yao

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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The effect of carbon emissions on the environment has made some of the Sustainable Development Goals difficult to achieve. Despite the efforts of international bodies, there is still a need to address the problem since the transition is not complete. Therefore, this study investigates the effect of globalization, economic growth, financial inclusion, renewable energy, and government institutions on carbon emissions from the period of 1998 to 2021. To be able to assess both the direct and indirect effects of the variables, the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling is employed, where renewable energy serves as the mediator, and the Two-Stage Least Squares is employed as the robustness check. The findings of the study reveal that globalization promotes the use of renewable energy, but financial inclusion has a negative effect on renewable energy use. Renewable energy has a direct positive and significant effect on carbon emissions. Financial inclusion has an indirect negative and significant effect on carbon emissions. The results imply that more enlightenment on financial inclusion will help a smooth transition, and globalization should be embraced when all environmental regulations are enforced.

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Section: Plos Onementioning

confidence: 99%