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Association between coal consumption and urbanization in a coal-based region: a multivariate path analysis
Xiaojia Guo1, Zilong Zhang2, Rui Zhao3
1College of Geographical Science, Shanxi Normal University, Linfen, 041004, China.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|October 20, 2017
Summary
Urbanization significantly drives coal consumption, with income and housing area being key factors. This research informs strategies for reducing coal use and improving energy structures.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Energy Policy
- Urban Studies
Background:
- Urbanization presents complex challenges for energy demand.
- Coal remains a primary energy source in many developing regions.
- Understanding drivers of coal consumption is crucial for sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the causal links between urbanization and coal consumption.
- To identify key factors influencing coal consumption in China's Shanxi Province.
- To provide insights for effective energy policy and coal reduction strategies.
Main Methods:
- Multivariate path analysis model.
- Analysis of urbanization data from 1978 to 2014.
- Case study of Shanxi Province, China.
Main Results:
- Urban household disposable income is a significant driver of coal consumption.
- Residential area per capita strongly correlates with increased coal use.
- Urban construction and lifestyle changes are closely tied to energy demand.
Conclusions:
- Policy interventions targeting household income and housing standards can reduce coal consumption.
- Findings support targeted strategies for energy structure improvement.
- The study offers a framework for analyzing urbanization-energy nexus in similar contexts.
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