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Spatiotemporal patterns and spatial dislocation with economic level of China’s ecological resilience

Ensuring a harmonious coexistence between man and nature is crucial for China’s economic and social development. However, with increasing industrialization and urbanization, there is a growing mismatch...

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Exploring a new model of urban sustainable development: The potential of oil tea as an ecological product in Guilin

Based on the concept of “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”, Chinese government is relying on the ecological and environmental characteristics of cities, in combination with modern...

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Articulating the role of green finance and natural resources in the environment: Aggregate and disaggregate analysis of natural resources

Economic growth affects natural resources and the environment directly and indirectly; however, the exact role that natural resources play in environmental sustainability remains unknown. This paper...

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Supply chain integrated merger and acquisitions (M&As) and firm energy performance

This paper examines the impact of upstream merger and acquisition (M&A) activities driven by supply chain integration motives on firm energy performance. By developing a microlevel theoretical framework,...

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Scenario analysis of the environmental impacts of breeding structure change from the perspective of farming and breeding balance in Northeast China

This study uses prefecture-level city statistical data from China from 2000–2022 to measure the supply and demand of livestock manure nitrogen nutrients and calculates farmland livestock carrying capacity...

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Can industrial agglomeration alleviate energy poverty? Evidence from China

This study determines whether industrial agglomeration can solve energy poverty (ENPO) by applying a provincial dataset (2002–2019) to assess the potential effect of industrial agglomeration on ENPO....

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Analysis of hotspots of urban eco-environmental problems: A case study of Shenzhen City

Urban eco-environmental management is a key focus in the modernization of national governance systems and governance capacity. Advanced information technology should be used to identify ecological problems...

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Will peer effects exist on renewable energy development across China’s provinces?

The Chinese government promises to reach the carbon emission peak by 2030 and achieve the carbon neutrality by 2060. Renewable energy development is important for achieving this target. Local governments’...

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Comprehensive index of extreme climate risk in China and urban sustainable development

Climate change severely challenges our ecosystem and society, affecting urban residents’ socioeconomic activities. Thus, assessing severe weather risk is crucial for evaluating urban sustainability;...

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Breaking down the barriers to clean air: The effects of China’s Zero-Waste City policy on PM2.5 concentration

As urbanization accelerates globally, air pollution—particularly PM2.5—is becoming an increasingly significant threat, not only to public health but also the environment. In-depth research on the impact...

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Sustainable communal septic tank systems in informal settlements: The case of Lebak Siliwangi, Indonesia

This study focused on realizing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 for inclusive clean water and sanitation; in particular Target 6.3, which aims to reduce untreated wastewater by 2030 while promoting...

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Decoupling economic growth from industrial SO2 emissions in China: A two-stage decomposition approach

Exploring the factors driving the decoupling of China’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from economic growth (DEI) is crucial for achieving sustainable development. By analyzing the decoupling indicators...

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Pollution and carbon reduction effects of the pilot policy on clean winter heating in Northern China: Evidence from the county level

Coal dependence and inefficient decentralized heating have significantly increased China’s energy consumption for winter heating, increasing air pollution and exacerbating the greenhouse effect. In...

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Digital intelligence and synergy of pollution reduction and carbon reduction: “Dividend” or “gap”?

At the intersection of the “dual carbon” goal and the era of digital intelligence (DI), exploring the synergy between pollution and carbon reduction (SPCR) within the context of DI is important for...

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Exploration of home care models for disabled older adults in China: Challenges and choices

This study explores the challenges and strategies of home care models for older adults with disabilities in China. The following challenges have been identified: limited policy support and lack of effective...

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An ecological value evaluation method based on ecological restoration: A case study of the Saihanba Mechanized Forest Farm in Chengde City

As China continues to develop its ecological civilization, it is crucial to quantitatively assess the ecological value to understand its potential impact on regional sustainable development. While previous...

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Substitutability of urban sustainability assessment indicators: A semantic similarity analysis

Urban sustainability assessment is an effective method for objectively presenting the current state of sustainable urban development and diagnosing sustainability-related issues. As the global community...

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Spatial network characteristics and drivers of carbon emission reduction capability in urban agglomerations: A case study of Shandong Province

Synergistic carbon emission reduction at the urban scale is an inherent requirement for China to realize its carbon emission reduction commitments and promote sustainable and regional synergistic development....

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Distribution dynamics, regional differences, and convergence of sustainable development of cities and communities in China

China is one of the most populated and rapidly urbanizing countries worldwide and was among the earliest countries to integrate sustainable development into urban construction. To achieve high-quality...

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Construction of an indicator library for cities’ sustainable development

Cities are key to countries’ strategies for achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs). In China, evaluating cities’ sustainable development (CSD) processes and abilities requires establishing...

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Overview of China’s national park system reform process

Having experienced a high economic growth rate, China is entering into a low one as the country needs to carry out policy reforms for better governance. In recent years, the national park system reform...

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Decoding rural connections: A comparative insight into social network analysis in rural communities of China and beyond

Social Network Theory and methods have emerged as pivotal tools for dissecting intricate interdisciplinary issues in rural communities. This study aims to systematically delineate the application characteristics...

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Design of a sustainable development path in Chenzhou based on a knowledge graph

Sustainable urban development involves many fields with complex data types and rich semantic relationships, such as the economic, societal, and ecological fields. Knowledge graphs provide a new means...

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Evaluation of the effects of Chinese Dietary Guidelines on nutrition, environment, and cost

National dietary guidelines serve as a strategic tool to facilitate dietary adjustments, improve human nutrition, and reduce environmental strain by guiding individuals toward healthier dietary choices....

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Is there a peer effect on corporate ESG performance? Evidence from China’s capital market

Corporate ESG performance is an important way for stakeholders to understand the corporate environment, social responsibility, and governance behavior. Under China’s implementation of the “carbon peak...

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