Public environmental concern, government environmental regulation and urban carbon emission reduction-Analyzing the regulating role of green finance and industrial agglomeration
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Public environmental concern significantly reduces urban carbon emissions in China. This effect is amplified by environmental regulation, green finance, and industrial agglomeration, aiding the nation's "dual-carbon target".
Area Of Science
- Environmental Governance
- Environmental Economics
- Urban Sustainability
Background
- Public environmental participation acts as an informal regulatory mechanism.
- Formal governmental environmental regulation influences regional carbon emissions.
- China's
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the impact of public environmental concern on urban carbon emissions.
- To investigate the mediating role of environmental regulation.
- To explore the moderating effects of green finance and industrial agglomeration on China's carbon reduction strategies.
Main Methods
- Development of an analytical framework for urban carbon emissions.
- Empirical validation using data from 282 Chinese prefecture-level cities (2011-2020).
- Analysis of theoretical insights and statistical relationships.
Main Results
- Public environmental concern significantly reduces urban carbon emissions, with greater impact via mobile platforms.
- Environmental regulation partially mediates the relationship, enhancing governmental oversight.
- Green finance and industrial agglomeration positively moderate the emission reduction effect.
Conclusions
- Public engagement is a key driver for reducing urban carbon emissions.
- Policy integration of public concern, regulation, green finance, and industrial structure is crucial for achieving carbon targets.
- Targeted strategies can leverage public environmental concern for effective climate action.
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