Do higher urban densities contribute to more sustainable cities and communities? This
paper examines the effectiveness of higher density (as a means) for achieving sustainable …

The present study presents a retrospect into environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis (EKC).
The EKC debate is dated over four decade long and worthy of empirical scrutiny. To this …

China is attempting to establish a feasible pattern for boosting economic structural transition,
transforming energy structure, improving energy efficiency, and assuming responsibilities in …

Renewable energy is a variable influencing CO 2 emission. Previous studies investigated its
effects on CO 2 emission in the European Union (EU) countries using classical …

To achieve green and low-carbon development, the Chinese government has selected pilot
cities to implement the energy-saving and emission-reduction (ESER) policy in three …

Trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) could have environmental consequences for local
and neighboring economies due to their spatial linkages and could also affect the …

Most emerging economies and the South American Countries are no exception to the
negative consequences of trade-off between economic growth and environmental …

The balance between low carbon development and rapid economic growth is a 'Gordian
knot'for most countries. This study aims to explore the practicable route of lowering carbon …

Reducing carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions is an important strategy used to curb global
warming. Notably, urban areas contribute to the majority of global CO 2 emissions. The …

In this last decade, the green growth paradigm has attracted a lot of attention. In addition to
protecting the environment and people, green growth also instigates other stringent …