工业固体废物回收和技术创新是否能促进中国的低碳发展? 来自NARDL方法的新见解
Zichuan Quan1, Xi Xu1, Weihao Wang1
1School of Management Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China.
The Science of the total environment
|January 26, 2024
概括
工业固体废物回收利用和技术创新促进长期的低碳发展. 然而,技术创新在短期内会对经济增长和环境质量产生负面影响.
科学领域:
- 环境经济学环境经济学
- 可持续发展 可持续发展 可持续发展
- 工业生态学 工业生态学
背景情况:
- 专注于城市固体废物回收,忽略了工业固体废物 (ISW).
- 在实现碳峰值和碳中和目标方面,ISW回收和技术创新至关重要.
- 了解它们对低碳发展的不对称影响至关重要.
研究的目的:
- 探索ISW回收和技术创新对低碳发展的不对称影响.
- 分析对经济增长 (GDP) 和环境质量 (碳密度) 的影响.
- 为中国的政策制定者提供经验证据.
主要方法:
- 从中国 (1985-2020年) 收集数据.
- 对GDP和碳强度应用非线性自回归分布式滞后 (NARDL) 模型.
- 格兰杰因果关系测试以确定变量关系.
主要成果:
- 观察到ISW回收和技术创新的不对称冲击对经济增长和环境质量.
- 长期:ISW回收和技术创新都促进了低碳发展.
- 短期:技术创新对经济增长和环境质量产生负面影响;劳动力抑制经济增长;外国直接投资减少碳强度 (支持污染避风港假设).
结论:
- 工业废料回收和技术创新是实现长期低碳发展的关键驱动力.
- 政策制定者可以利用废物回收和技术创新,同时保护环境和创造经济价值.
- 技术创新的短期挑战需要战略管理.
相关概念视频
Sustainable Development
As the human population continues to grow and use resources, we must be mindful of our planet’s natural limits. Sustainable development provides a pathway to maintain and improve human life now while also ensuring that future generations will have the resources that they need. The long-term success of sustainability efforts rests on understanding the interplay between human actions and ecological systems.
Design Example: Sustainability in Concrete Building
As the construction industry moves towards more eco-friendly practices, concrete's adaptability and its ability to incorporate sustainable features make it a key material in the drive towards greener building solutions.
There are multiple approaches to achieve sustainability in a commercial concrete building. For instance, construct a concrete parking area under the building, utilizing pervious concrete paver blocks in open areas to facilitate rainwater collection through an underground cistern.
There are multiple approaches to achieve sustainability in a commercial concrete building. For instance, construct a concrete parking area under the building, utilizing pervious concrete paver blocks in open areas to facilitate rainwater collection through an underground cistern.
Environmental Applications of Microorganisms
Microorganisms play a pivotal role in maintaining ecosystem balance by recycling essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, as well as supporting processes like bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and biofuel production.Microbes in Elemental CyclesIn the carbon cycle, microorganisms decompose organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide via aerobic respiration. This carbon dioxide is subsequently used by photosynthetic organisms to synthesize organic compounds, closing the...
Microbial Corrosion
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is a significant form of material degradation caused by the metabolic activities of microorganisms. This phenomenon poses substantial challenges across various industries, including oil and gas, maritime, and water treatment sectors.MIC occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria, archaea, and fungi, colonize metal surfaces, forming biofilms that alter the local electrochemical environment. These biofilms can lead to the production of corrosive...
Biological Treatment of Effluent and Waste Water
Biological wastewater treatment relies on the metabolic activity of microorganisms to remove pollutants from sewage. In modern treatment systems, this process is organized into sequential stages that progressively reduce solid material, dissolved organic matter, and microbial contamination. Each stage plays a distinct role in improving water quality and preparing the effluent for safe discharge or reuse.Primary and Secondary TreatmentPrimary treatment is a physical process that removes large...
Microbial Bioremediation of Plastics
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a synthetic polymer widely utilized in the packaging industry, particularly for bottles and containers. Due to its chemical stability and durability, PET accumulates in the environment, contributing significantly to plastic pollution. It comprises repeating units of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol, resulting in a semi-crystalline structure that is resistant to natural degradation processes.A notable breakthrough in plastic biodegradation came with the...


