Study on the Relationship between Energy Consumption, Carbon Emission and Economic Growth in China

Abstract

Abstract. Based on ARDL model, this paper discussed the relationship of energy consumption, carbon emission and economic growth.The results indicated that the key to reduce carbon emissions lies in reducing energy consumption, optimizing energy structure.

Recent advances in the relationship between economic development and carbon emissions

“…The research showed that carbon emissions and the relationship between China's economy are more like an “ N ” type curve; economic scale is the main driving factor of carbon emissions and has an incremental effect on carbon emissions. Based on the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model, Jin and Zhang (2014) discussed the relationship between energy consumption, carbon emissions, and economic growth; their results showed that the key to reducing carbon emissions was to reduce energy consumption and optimize the energy structure while maintaining the same level of economic development. Du et al (2015) studied the decoupling law between economic development and energy consumption and between energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in developed countries, reviewed the history of China's economic development, energy consumption, and carbon dioxide emissions, and proposed three scenarios for future development, concluding that the habitual scenario is a high-carbon development scenario.…”

Can R&D Intensity Reduce Carbon Emissions Intensity? Evidence from China

“…Future research can explore the impact of R&D input intensity on carbon emission intensity from multi-dimensional perspectives such as government and business. (2) In the process of China's realization of the "dual carbon" goal, it has gradually changed from reducing carbon emissions to "dual carbon control". In the future, the impact mechanism and path selection of R&D concern on "carbon dual control" can be further studied.…”

“…To reduce CEI, China has taken many actions. For example, improving the energy consumption structure, increasing the use of new energy [2], establishing a carbon trading market [3], implementing low-carbon city pilot policies [4], increasing government subsidies in the field of scientific research [5], promoting industrial upgrading [1], establishing special green funds, strengthen green credit issuance [6], guide funds to green investment and other policies and actions to reduce carbon emission intensity and achieve low-carbon transformation and development [7]. In the "2020 Global Carbon Budget Report" released by the Global Carbon Project, it is pointed out that after years of efforts, China's carbon emissions are expected to drop by 1.7% by 2020.…”

Assessment of the Carbon Footprint of Large Yellow Croaker Farming on the Aquaculture Vessel in Deep Sea in China

“…The low-carbon economy, characterized by reduced energy consumption, minimal pollution, and decreased emissions, has emerged as the strategic choice of governments in addressing the prevailing climate change [1,2]. Given the rapid surge in national seafood demand, numerous researchers have shifted their focus towards the identification and assessment of carbon emissions within aquaculture, a topic of paramount importance [3]. Ayer et al [4] employed the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to evaluate the potential environmental impact of salmon (Salmo salar) production under various farming modes, including net cages, marine floating bags, land-based closed flow-through systems, and recirculating systems.…”

“…W box is the weight of the foam box, 0.2 kg. W fish is the net weight of large yellow croakers in each package, 6 kg.AFW (8) EIAFW = ((K × N) ÷ Q a ) × 10 −3where K is the productive GHG emission coefficient of aquaculture workers, and the GHG emission coefficient of workers is 10.5 kg/d/person, of which 25% is emitted due to aquaculture activity[3], K = 10.5 × 365 × 0.25. N is the number of aquaculture workers, N = 16.…”