Many emerging economies seek to lower carbon intensity while remaining heavily dependent on fossil fuels. This paper examines how sustainable finance, eco-innovation, and the energy mix shape Tunisia's low-carbon transition. We use quarterly data for 2000-2023 and an econometric...

This study employs a critical perspective: aiming to provide a subjective and socially constructed view on the impact of corporate governance and the corporate social responsibility (CSR) choices on the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) in terms of CO2 emissions in Brazil. This research paper...

This study examines the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) relationship between per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP per capita in G7 countries in the presence of uncertainty using 1960-2022 panel data. Our results confirm the existence of an EKC relationship for CO₂ emissions in G7 countries....

Financial markets and foreign investments could play an effective role in determining the environment and income of GCC resource-rich economies. Therefore, the effects of Financial Market Development (FMD) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Carbon Intensity (CI) from oil, gas, gas flaring,...

Iceland continues to face CO₂ emission challenges despite its near-total reliance on renewable energy. This study analyzes the effects of GDP per capita, renewable energy consumption (RENC), foreign direct investment (FDI), and urbanization on CO2 emissions from 1990 to 2023, using an ARDL...

This research extends the literature on the environmental Phillips curve (EPC) and environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) by focusing on the 38 member economies of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Using panel data from 2000 to 2021, the study employs several...

If economic activity is considered the primary driver of climate change through emissions of carbon dioxide, then supporting economic growth and fighting emissions would appear to be at odds. However, the process of economic development may itself foster complementarity between GDP growth and...

This study utilizes machine learning methods to forecast long-term CO2 emission trends and employs interpretable machine learning techniques to reexamine the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. All methods we experimented with, including Random Forest, XGBoost, Support Vector...

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 and driving factors at both the generation and treatment stages of SO2, more effective...

Proteins from animal sources, including meat, and plant-based foods are essential for a healthy human diet. However, animal-based proteins have significantly higher environmental impacts (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water usage) and health risks (e.g., obesity, type 2...

In this paper, we first test the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis, using a large sample of approximately 190 advanced and developing countries, over a period of 34 years (1989- 2022). We find that (CO2) emissions respond positively to increasing income per capita, up...

This study investigates the effect of electricity consumption on air pollution in Türkiye at the provincial level through spatial analyses. Using SO2 and PM10 measurements as indicators of air pollution, this study incorporates income, population density, and electricity consumption as...

Anthropogenic environmental impacts substantially threaten the sustainable development of cities and counties. This paper offers an original assessment of the role played by population, economic growth and technology change in the evolution of local air pollution and soil sealing, using the...

The agglomeration of new energy industries has sparked a vivid discussion on its ecological welfare effects, capturing the attention of academic circles and policymakers. This paper explores the intrinsic relationships and dynamic evolution patterns between new energy industry agglomeration and...

This study investigates the impact of energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions across 25 Asian countries from 1992 to 2019, accounting for the region's diverse economic development stages and energy profiles. Using total factor energy efficiency (TFEE)...

Our paper adopts a deep-roots approach to examining the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) by tracing its origins beyond industrialization and into the dawn of human civilization. We hypothesize that the roots of environmental degradation lie not only in modern-day markets or technology, but in...

With the rapid rate of climatic change and environmental degradation, sustainable economic growth with conservation of the environment has turned into a question of highest priority and concern for the world, especially for developing nations. The study aims to interpret the European Green...