Quantifying digital economy and green initiatives for carbon neutrality targets: a Kilian bias-adjusted bootstrap model evaluation of China economy

Zhong, Shengyang; Chen, Jie; Rahman, Zia Ur; Nayab, Faiz

doi:10.1007/s11356-023-31445-0

Cited by 5 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 49 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Technological innovation is crucial for reducing carbon emissions by providing solutions that mitigate environmental harm. Innovation may greatly decrease carbon emissions in different sectors through the development of renewable energy, energy-efficient technologies, and sustainable practices [ 87 ]. The finding discloses that a 1% increase in technological adoption influence carbon emission significantly.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Embracing the digital revolution: Examining the relationship between ICT adoption and carbon emissions in the Persian Gulf

Si,

Rahman

2024

PLoS ONE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In this digital age, promoting economic development through technology innovation and adoption has become a pressing matter, contributing to increased productivity and, in turn, carbon emissions. Consequently, this study employs a novel technique (Newey–West Standard Error Method, Technology Adaptation Model) to quantify information and communication technology (ICT) adoption rates as a proxy indicator for evaluating the Persian Gulf economy’s technology development. Moreover, this study investigates the evidence of the environmental Kuznets curve, with trade openness, technological adoption, and innovation as sustainable development controls. The findings reveal that two of three technological innovation instruments, fixed telephone, and internet subscriptions, increase carbon emissions. In contrast, mobile cellular subscriptions simultaneously reduce carbon emissions in the Persian Gulf. Furthermore, measures of technology adoption, high-technology exports, and electricity use contribute to the increase in carbon emissions. Trade openness also raises carbon emissions in the Persian Gulf. These findings suggest that policymakers must develop technological innovation and adoption strategies that effectively promote a greener environment.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%