Megacity pathways in China under the dual carbon goal: The case of Shanghai
September 2024
The pathways to achieving carbon neutrality at the city level are diverse due to varying energy supply and demand conditions. Shanghai faces obstacles such as limited land resources, high costs of renewable...
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Knowledge mapping of research on sustainable utilization of landscape resources: a case study of Guilin National Innovation Demonstration Zone for sustainable development in China
September 2024
Worldwide interest has increasingly focused on the sustainable utilization of landscape as a resource in urban areas, emphasizing its ecological, cultural and social significance. This study examines...
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Constructing a standard system of city sustainable development assessment technology based on the SDGs
September 2024
Given the rapid development of China’s new urbanization, cities with different locations and varying functional positioning, resource endowments, and development stages have insufficient scientific...
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Technological anxiety: Analysis of the impact of industrial intelligence on employment in China
September 2024
Employment is the greatest livelihood. Whether the impact of industrial robotics technology materialized in machines on employment in the digital age is an “icing on the cake” or “adding fuel to 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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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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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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Transformation power or development pressure: economic growth targets and urban carbon productivity
June 2024
Maintaining moderate economic growth targets (EGTs) is the key for local governments to effectively implement the “carbon peak and carbon neutrality” goals under the refreshed development pattern. Utilizing...
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Are cities greener because of innovation? Independent innovation policy and green economic efficiency
June 2024
The national independent innovation demonstration zone (NIIDZ) is an independent innovation policy that plays a crucial role in implementing strategies. Given the importance of the NIIDZ, this study...
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Analyzing the transportation infrastructure–rural industry integration relationship in China
June 2024
Transportation infrastructure is crucial to China’s economic growth because it substantially contributes to the holistic development of rural primary, secondary, and tertiary industries. This study...
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Integrating linear and nonlinear models to assess the built environment’s impact on older adults’ behaviors in China
June 2024
China is experiencing rapid population aging. The one contributing factor affecting senior citizens’ lives is the disconnect between the built environment in urban and rural areas and the behavioral...
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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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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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Do smart city policies improve energy efficiency? Evidence from China
June 2024
To address air pollution and offer a convenient and comfortable living environment, the Chinese government launched a smart city pilot (SCP) project in 2012, accompanied by a comprehensive set of environmental...
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Impact of an official accountability audit on industrial structure adjustment: a case study of environmental regulation in China
June 2024
As a unique environmental regulation in China, the official accountability audit was piloted in 2014. With a focus on prioritizing the ecological environment, officials in pilot districts have implemented...
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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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Emission-side drivers affecting carbon neutrality based on vegetation carbon sequestration: Evidence from China
March 2024
To address climate change, the world needs deep decarbonization to achieve carbon neutrality (CN), which implies net-zero human-caused CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. This study used emission-side...
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Establishing a mechanism for international cooperation for Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water monitoring
March 2024
The Japanese government’s unilateral decision to discharge the nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean has caused immense nuclear safety risks. Monitoring the...
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Do companies influenced by smart cities pay more attention to green governance? Mechanism and optimal spatial correlation
March 2024
Smart cities are a way for China to construct an innovative and environmentally conscious nation. The paper examines the impact of smart cities on corporate green governance and provides a theoretical...
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The coordinated evolution of ecological environment, public service, and tourism economy along the Silk Road Economic Belt, using the Dual-Carbon Targets
March 2024
Carbon peak and carbon neutrality (dual-carbon) are important targets for the international response to climate change. The Silk Road Economic Belt is a strategic resource region and is important for...
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Addressing Japan’s disposal of nuclear-contaminated water from the perspective of international human rights law
March 2024
The discharge of nuclear-contaminated water containing radionuclides into the ocean by Japan will lead to its integration into the entire ecosystem through processes of circulation and biomagnification,...
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Comprehensive evaluation and spatial-temporal evolution characteristics of urban resilience in Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle
March 2024
To clarify the connotations and extensions of urban resilience, this study focuses on the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle with 16 cities as research subjects. A comprehensive evaluation index system...
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Assessing environmental impact: Micro-energy network optimization in a Chinese industrial park
March 2024
Micro-energy systems contribute significantly to environmental improvement by reducing dependence on power grids through the utilization of multiple renewable energy sources. This study quantified the...
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Spatiotemporal variations, influencing factors, and configurational promotion paths of energy efficiency in China’s cities
March 2024
The promotion of energy efficiency (EE) helps address energy constraints and promote environmental sustainability. This study comprehensively explores the spatiotemporal variations, influencing factors,...
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Impact of carbon disclosure on debt financing costs
March 2024
Creditors, such as banks, often use disclosed environmental information to assess a company’s environmental risk and ensure the safety of debt funds. Consequently, carbon disclosures have become an...
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