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The impact of transport infrastructure on regional carbon emissions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: An in-depth exploration of the impact mechanisms of transportation infrastructure on carbon emissions is crucial for formulating effective emission reduction policies. Utilizing panel data spanning from 2007 to 2019 for 30 provinces in China, this study employs panel fixed effects models, panel threshold models, and spatial spillover effect models to delve into the influence of transportation infrastructure on regional carbon emissions. The findings reveal that: the construction of transportation infrastructure can stimulate an increase in regional carbon emissions; in eastern and central regions, the impact of transportation infrastructure on regional carbon emissions is significantly positive, whereas this impact is insignificant in western regions; when per capita GDP exceeds a certain threshold, the promotional effect of transportation infrastructure on regional carbon emissions diminishes; transportation infrastructure not only promotes carbon emission growth within the local region but also significantly enhances carbon emissions in neighboring regions.

Source: Environmental Research Communications

DOI: 10.1088/2515-7620/addcba

Authors: Jiayun Nie, Jia Shen, Xiaohong Ren

Institution: Chongqing Jiaotong University

Language: English

Topic: Energy, Environment, Economic Growth

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,050