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Can Green-Technology Innovation Reduce Atmospheric Environmental Pollution?
Jingkun Zhou1, Yunkai Zhou2, Xu Bai3
1School of Business, Ludong University, 186 Hongqizhong Road, Yantai 264025, China.
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|May 26, 2023
Summary
Green-technology innovation significantly reduces atmospheric pollution, especially under strong environmental regulations. This approach is crucial for sustainable development and competitive advantage globally.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Economics
- Innovation Studies
Background:
- Rapid economic growth exacerbates resource scarcity and environmental degradation.
- Conventional technological innovation has proven insufficient to combat atmospheric pollution effectively.
- Green-technology innovation is recognized as essential for sustainable development and global competitiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To empirically analyze the relationship between green-technology innovation and atmospheric environmental pollution in China.
- To investigate the moderating role of environmental regulation in this relationship.
- To assess the spatial spillover effects of green-technology innovation on pollution.
Main Methods:
- Utilized panel data from 30 Chinese provinces and regions (2005-2018).
- Employed Spatial Measurement Models and Panel Regression Models.
- Incorporated environmental regulation as a threshold variable.
Main Results:
- Green-technology innovation demonstrates a significant inhibitory effect on atmospheric environmental pollution.
- A notable spatial spillover effect of green-technology innovation on pollution was observed.
- The effectiveness of green-technology innovation in curbing pollution is contingent upon the intensity of environmental regulation.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening green-technology innovation is vital for mitigating atmospheric pollution.
- Coordinated governance systems and joint prevention mechanisms are recommended.
- Increased investment in green technology R&D and enhanced policy support are crucial.
Keywords:
atmospheric environmental pollutiongreen-technology innovationspatial spillover effectthreshold characteristicMore Related Videos
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