The drag effect of coal consumption on economic growth in China during 1953–2013

Xu, Jing; Zhou, Min; Li, Hailong

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“…This paper uses a panel data model to analyze the drag effect of water resources in the four major economic zones (East, Central, West, and Northeast China) based on data from 1987 to 2017 for 31 provinces (municipalities and autonomous regions). The stability and co-integration of the data will have an impact on the analysis of the drag effect of economic growth [3,8,20,21]. At the same time, due to the two-dimensional nature of the panel data, the stability of the data directly determines the credibility of the results, so a panel data model is adopted.…”

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The Drag Effect of Water Resources on China’s Regional Economic Growth: Analysis Based on the Temporal and Spatial Dimensions

Zhang

Liu

Zhao

2020

Water

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Studying the influencing factors of the drag effect of water resources and its temporal–spatial variation can help governments to solve the problem of water resource constraints on the economic growth of different regions. Based on Romer’s hypothesis, this paper uses panel data to empirically analyze the drag effect of water resources in China’s 31 provinces from 1987 to 2017. The research shows that: (1) Water resources have certain constraints on the economic growth of each region. Regional economic growth has declined by 0.23% (eastern), 0.07% (western), 0.43% (central) and 0.09% (northeastern) annually. (2) In provinces with rapid labor growth, water resources have a greater impact on economic growth. In provinces with low labor growth rates, the drag effect of water resources on economic growth is affected by the capital stock of the region. (3) Through the analysis of the water drag effect in different time periods, this paper finds that in some periods, the government’s mobilization of water resources for the economic growth in some regions will not only promote the transfer of labor between regions, but also cause changes in the regional water resources. According to the results of this paper, the following conclusions can be drawn: (1) It is necessary to vigorously develop water-saving agriculture, improve technical efficiency, and reduce the strong dependence of economic growth on water resources in the provinces which has a strong water drag effect on economic growth; (2) Provinces with moderate water resource constraints should take the lead in deploying strategic emerging industries, and accelerate the development of the tertiary industry; (3) Provinces with weakly water resource restrictions can promote the development of capital-based industries. Not only can the development of the economy be rational, but it can also reduce the economy’s dependence on resources, thereby achieving the sustainable use of water resources and sustainable economic growth.

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“…In 2017, China's total GDP exceeded 80 trillion yuan, accounting for 15% of the world economy. China's economic growth miracle has been coupled with the increasing pressures of limited resources [3]. While China has a vast territory, its population accounts for 22% of the world's total population.…”

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The Drag Effect of Water Resources on China’s Regional Economic Growth: Analysis Based on the Temporal and Spatial Dimensions

Zhang

Liu

Zhao

2020

Water

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“…China is a populous country with high electricity consumption per capita. Coal is one of the main energy sources in China, accounting for 70% of the total energy consumption from 1978 to 2009 [36]. China is the largest coal mining and consuming country in the world, and it has surpassed Japan to become the world's largest coal-importing country in 2008 [36].…”

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Application of Fly Ash as an Adsorbent for Removal of Air and Water Pollutants

Yoon

Choi

2018

Applied Sciences

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Air pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), as well as water pollutants (e.g., heavy metals phosphorous, fluoride, boron, phenolic compounds, and dyes), are harmful to humans and the environment. Effective control and reduction of their pollution is therefore an important topic for today's scientists. Fly ash (FA) is a type of industrial waste that can cause multiple environmental problems if discharged into the air. On the other hand, because of its high porosity, large specific surface area, and other unique characteristics, FA can also be used as a low-cost and high efficient adsorbent for treatment of environment pollutants. This paper reviews the effects of FA on treatment of the air and water pollution, including to the current status of global FA utilization, physicochemical properties, principle of adsorption, and the application direction of FA in the future. Since most researchers only studied the adsorption capacity of pure FA or zeolite (synthesized from FA), the research on the fabrication of nanofiber membranes using FA is still lacking, especially the adsorption of VOCs from air and heavy metals from wastewater using FA nanofiber membranes. Therefore, in this paper, we focus on reviewing and summarizing that FA can be spun into a fiber membrane via electrospinning with the ability to adsorb VOCs and heavy metals from air and wastewater. Moreover, we also evaluate the future application value of FA nanofiber membranes in the field of environmental pollution control. Utilization of nanofiber technology to fabricate multi-functional FA emerging composite materials to mitigate air and water pollution has great potential in the future, especially the use of pollutant materials to control other pollutants.

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“…Chao et al [15] based CRS on coal supply and usage, paying more attention to the problems brought by coal usage. Jing Xua et al [16] took CRS as symbol of sustainable development and found that economic growth in China was largely dependent on coal consumption.The above literature shows that the research on CRS varies with the authors' understanding. Actually, there is no universally agreed method of constructing indicator system for CRS assessment.…”

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Coal Resource Security Assessment in China: A Study Using Entropy-Weight-Based TOPSIS and BP Neural Network

2020

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Energy security has become a worldwide issue in recent years. Coal resources security (CRS), an important part of energy security, has been an emerging concern in many countries, due to the diminishing fossil energy reserve and unbalanced energy structure. However, there is no universally agreed method of constructing indicator system for CRS assessment. Subjectivity in the process of evaluation also affects the results of assessment. Moreover, CRS is a complex system that should be evaluated scientifically under diverse methods. Therefore, we constructed an indicator system and evaluation model of CRS and used a case study of China and 31 provinces in its mainland to evaluate CRS at both national and provincial levels. The indicator system included two subsystems-long-term CRS and short-term CRS. We also chose a few elements and factors that are consistent with China's reality. Different research methods were used: the entropy-weight-based TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution) method is applied to evaluate the degree of CRS, which avoids the subjectivity of weight determination and reflects the relative merit of each indicator; the BP (Back-Propagation) Neural Network method is used to analyze the sensitivity of CRS to each index. The results show that the national level of CRS dropped in the early years but slowly picked up with the help of government intervention. Investment in coal industry development resulted in the immediate effect of improving CRS. The positive impact of maintaining environmental sustainability is stable over either the short, medium, or long term. The degrees of CRS vary significantly across provinces, even between those with similar coal stock levels. Extra attention should be paid to the transportation of coal resources among provinces and intervention to balance supply and demand within the regions. Sustainability 2020, 12, 2294 2 of 15As a developing country with rapid economic growth, China faces a unique energy dilemma [6]. Its energy structure is extremely unbalanced: two-thirds of its energy consumption is provided by coal. The high reliance on coal makes the coal strategy a primary concern of policy makers [7]. Further, the objective assessment and understanding of coal resource status are the basis for making relevant government policy. Therefore, in this article, we will carry out an evaluation of coal resources security (CRS) in China.China's CRS situation is complicated. Fossil energy usage (mainly coal) results in China suffering enormous pressure from environmental pollution and climate problems [8]. There are many conflicts and contradictions in the development and utilization of coal resources, including the overcapacity of coal resources, the unreasonable allocation of coal resources in time and space [9], etc. As coal imports increase, China is closely connected to the international market, which means it is vulnerable to international terrorism and global geopolitical risks [10]. In such a complex context, many scholars have come t...

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The drag effect of coal consumption on economic growth in China during 1953–2013

Cited by 70 publications

References 31 publications

The Drag Effect of Water Resources on China’s Regional Economic Growth: Analysis Based on the Temporal and Spatial Dimensions

The Drag Effect of Water Resources on China’s Regional Economic Growth: Analysis Based on the Temporal and Spatial Dimensions

Application of Fly Ash as an Adsorbent for Removal of Air and Water Pollutants

Coal Resource Security Assessment in China: A Study Using Entropy-Weight-Based TOPSIS and BP Neural Network

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