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Exploring the impact of determining factors behind CO2 emissions in China: A CGE appraisal.
- Source :
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Science of the Total Environment . Mar2017, Vol. 581, p559-572. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Along with the arrival of the post-Kyoto Protocol era, the Chinese government faces ever greater pressure to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs). Hence, this paper aims to discuss the drivers of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions and their impact on society as a whole. First, we analyzed the background and overall situations of CO 2 emissions in China. Then, we reviewed previous studies to explore the determinants behind China's CO 2 emissions. It is widely acknowledged that energy efficiency, energy mix, and economy structure are three key factors contributing to CO 2 emissions. To explore the impacts of those three factors on the economy and CO 2 emissions, we established a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model. The following results were found: (1) The decline of a secondary industry can cause an emission reduction effect, but this is at the expense of the gross domestic product (GDP), whereas the development of a tertiary industry can boost the economy and help to reduce CO 2 emissions. (2) Cutting coal consumption can contribute significantly to emission reduction, which is accompanied by a great loss in the whole economy. (3) Although the energy efficiency improvement plays a positive role in promoting economic development, a backfire effect can weaken the effects of emission reduction and energy savings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00489697
- Volume :
- 581
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Science of the Total Environment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121188806
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.12.164