Evolution of energy and metal demand driven by industrial revolutions and its trend analysis
September 2021
Industrial revolutions have a profound impact on energy and metal demand. Based on technological improvement, industrial transformation, and changes of energy and metal consumption in the United States,...
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Promoting sustainable consumption and circular economy: the intention of Vietnamese youth consumers to purchase products made from recycled plastics
June 2024
Recycling is viewed as a key component in a circular economy and serves as an ideal solution for promoting sustainability. During the global plastic crisis, plastic recycling practices have been adopted...
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Impact of foreign direct investment on the exports of five major sectors of Pakistan’s economy: A governance perspective
September 2023
This study investigates and analyses empirically the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows on the exports for a panel series of five large-scale manufacturing industries of Pakistan during...
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Exploring the unique characteristics of environmental sustainability in China: Navigating future challenges
March 2023
With the pace of global sustainable development, China has improved significantly in tackling environmental problems such as carbon emissions, climate change, air, water, and soil pollution, and wildlife...
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Unveiling the impact and mechanism of digital technology on agricultural economic resilience
June 2024
Enhancing the economic resilience of agriculture is essential for promoting sustainable and high-quality agricultural development. The emergence of digital technology has created new opportunities in...
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Waste sorting and its effects on carbon emission reduction: Evidence from China
March 2020
Considering the importance of waste sorting and treatment in the development of an ecological civilization, empirically evaluating the environmental impact of such programs is particularly important....
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Looking for a Chinese solution to global problems: The situation and countermeasures of marine plastic waste and microplastics pollution governance system in China
December 2021
As one of the top ten environmental problems to be solved in the world, marine plastic waste and microplastic pollution seriously affect the health of marine ecosystems and the sustainable development...
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‘Isomorphic’ behavior of corporate greenwashing
March 2022
In the implementation of corporate environmental responsibility,‘greenwashing’ is a pseudo-social behavior which is theopposite of ‘genuine green’ behaviors. With the improvement of the public awareness...
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Whether the digital economy will successfully encourage the integration of urban and rural development: A case study in China
March 2023
The digital economy has become an important driver for stimulating economic growth. The digital economy has now widely penetrated the fields of economy and society, providing new opportunities for the...
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Seawater desalination of arid regions: comparing the policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Indonesia
June 2024
Problems with clean water in coastal areas alongside an increase in population and community economic activities have diversified community activities. Coastal settlements bordering the high seas are...
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Does economic growth stimulate energy consumption? New evidence from national and regional levels in China
June 2023
A detailed investigation of the nexus between economic growth and energy use is imperative for formulating sustainable development policies. In this study, we examine panel cointegration and causality...
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Synergistic dance of digital economy and green finance on carbon emissions: Insights from China
September 2024
China has recently implemented a dual-carbon strategy to combat climate change and other environmental issues and is committed to modernizing it sustainably. This paper supports these goals and explores...
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Climate change and China's coastal zones and seas: Impacts, risks, and adaptation
December 2021
This article provides an assessment of the changes in marine climate drivers (hazards), associated impacts, risks, and adaptation to the coastal China zones and seas since the mid 20th century. The...
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International law obligations for the disposal of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water under the principles of nuclear safety
March 2024
The disposal of contaminated water from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant is a significant international nuclear safety issue with considerable cross-border implications. This matter requires compliance...
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Resource constraints and firm innovation: When less is more?
September 2023
This paper explores the relationship between resource constraints and innovation of new firms. Drawing upon the relevant literature, we incorporate resource constraints as the antecedent to the bricolage-innovation...
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Assessment of rural sustainable development and analysis and prediction of obstacles and coupled coordinated development: A case study of Zaozhuang City
September 2024
In China, the Innovation Demonstration Zone for the National Sustainable Development Agenda is a key initiative for executing the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Zone...
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Impact of minimalism on consumers’ low-carbon innovation behavior: Interactive role of quantitative behavior
June 2023
Minimalism has become a new consumer trend that can guide low-carbon innovation behaviors. This study uses two experiments and one survey to explore the mechanisms underlying the relationships among...
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Consumer behavior patterns of carbon neutral label using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology
September 2023
China has paid considerable attention to developing and implementing a carbon labeling system in response to increasing environmental issues such as global warming. This paper aims to provide a theoretical...
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How to promote cooperative innovation in environmentally friendly technology: a case of agricultural biotechnology in China
June 2024
This study explored the factors influencing cooperative innovation in environmentally friendly agricultural biotechnology in China. First, we constructed an evolutionary game model comprising the factors...
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Does enterprise digitization reduce carbon emissions? Evidence from China
December 2023
The digital transformation and expansion of businesses will provide China’s low-carbon economic development strategy with fresh impetus in the backdrop of the emerging digital economy and environmentally...
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Carbon footprint accounting for cigar production processes: A life cycle assessment perspective
December 2023
Although the tobacco industry is a significant contributor to energy consumption and carbon emissions its negative environmental impact has received inadequate attention globally. Cigarette factories...
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An analysis of farmers' resource disposal methods for livestock and poultry waste and their determinants
March 2020
Based on field research data on farmers in 30 counties (districts) of six cities in Shandong Province, this study systematically examines the methods of disposal of livestock and poultry waste and the...
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Is economic fitness helpful in achieving environmental sustainability in BRICS economies? A risk exposure perspective
June 2024
A country’s ability to create complex goods and diversify its lines of products is essential for addressing all types of vulnerabilities. Quantifying a country’s vulnerability to extreme climatic events,...
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Influence of foreign direct investment from China on achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in African countries
September 2021
The lack of funding is one of the most important challenges in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in African countries. Can foreign direct investment (FDI) from China as an important...
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Impact of the green credit policy on external financing, economic growth and energy consumption of the manufacturing industry
March 2022
China attempts to achieve energy conservation, emission reduction and environmental protection through the implementation of the green credit policy, but its implementation impact is still controversial....
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