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Coal consumption and carbon emission reductions in BRICS countries
Jie Wen1, Fan Yang2, Yiyin Xu3
1School of Public Finance and Taxation, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, China.
Plos One
|March 29, 2024
Summary
Coal consumption significantly drives carbon emissions in BRICS nations. Tailored policies are crucial for energy restructuring and emission reduction, considering country-specific factors and distinct spatiotemporal patterns.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Energy Economics
- Climate Change Studies
Background:
- BRICS countries heavily rely on fossil fuels, with coal dominating their energy consumption.
- Coal usage is a primary contributor to escalating carbon emissions within these nations.
- Effective energy restructuring and emission reduction strategies require nuanced, country-specific approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a spatiotemporal decoupling model to analyze coal consumption-induced carbon emissions in BRICS countries.
- To identify key factors influencing the relationship between economic development and carbon emissions.
- To inform differentiated policy recommendations for energy transition and climate mitigation.
Main Methods:
- Development of a spatiotemporal decoupling model incorporating coal consumption factors.
- Application of a temporal-spatial decomposition logarithmic mean Divisia index (LMDI) model.
- Analysis of CO2 emissions data from Brazil, Russia, South Africa, India, and China.
Main Results:
- Distinct spatiotemporal patterns were observed in coal consumption and CO2 emissions across BRICS nations.
- CO2 emission intensity, coal consumption intensity, per capita economic output, and population structure were identified as significant drivers.
- Heterogeneity in the influence of these factors was evident at the country level.
Conclusions:
- A one-size-all policy approach is insufficient for BRICS countries to meet emission reduction targets.
- Differentiated strategies considering national contexts are essential for effective energy restructuring and climate action.
- Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of coal consumption and emissions is key to targeted policy development.
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