Effect evaluation of carbon sequestration of grassland ecological compensation policy: Evidence from China’s Yellow River Basin
March 2026
The Grassland Ecological Compensation Policy (GECP) is a large-scale project that has been investing in China since 2011. Despite the significant investment and long duration of the GECP, its impact...
Empirical analysis of fostering inclusive green growth: A double machine learning-based quasi-natural experiment
March 2026
Inclusive green growth (IGG) is a crucial pathway to high-quality economic development, with standardization serving as a key enabler. Standardization plays a critical role in reducing coordination...
Underlying drivers of temporal-spatial energy consumption from the perspective of the government in China
March 2026
Energy consumption (EC) is a core factor in maintaining sustainable development; little is known about the drivers of temporal-spatial EC changes and the corresponding inequality from the perspective...
Trends, drivers, and reduction pathways for food-related greenhouse gas emissions in China: 1961–2050
March 2026
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from China’s food system are a major environmental concern; however, studies quantifying their drivers and future projections remain limited. This study uses structural...
Analysis of impact mechanism of the Yangtze River Delta integration upon county-level air pollution
March 2026
The Yangtze River Delta (YRD) is one of China’s most economically dense regions with the most dynamic county-level economies. The YRD’s success in addressing air pollution at the county level directly...
Cross-border e-commerce pilot zones and corporate carbon emissions reduction: A quasi-natural experiment from China
March 2026
Against the backdrop of accelerated development of new forms of trade, the question of whether rapid expansion of cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) can help to reduce carbon emissions among Chinese enterprises...
The spillover effect of separating household waste on water conservation: A perspective of self-determination theory
March 2026
Taking the view that pro-environmental behaviors can have spillover effects, this study examines how household waste separation (an environmental behavior with a high degree of difficulty) impacts consumers’...
Incorporating multiple scenarios and landscape ecological risk to optimize ecological security patterns: A Wei River Basin case study
March 2026
Under the influence of human activities, landscape fragmentation in the Wei River Basin (WRB) has become increasingly severe. Upstream development has intensified soil erosion, and industrial and agricultural...
Impacts of land finance on labor mobility willingness
March 2026
This study empirically examines how land finance in destination and origin cities affects willingness to engage in labor mobility and explores the underlying mechanisms. Using a two-way fixed effects...
Adaptation needs and adaptation options vary among different stakeholders in high-latitude protected areas: A case study of the Qiangtang Protected Area in China
March 2026
It is essential to understand how adaptation needs and options differ among stakeholders in protected areas (PAs) to effectively implement climate change (CC) adaptation strategies. Using the Qiangtang...
Decoding China’s urban transformation: Multiscale analysis of urban spatial structures and their influencing factors (2007–2023)
March 2026
Investigating urban spatial structures (USSs) and their influencing factors at different spatial scales is crucial for promoting sustainable urban transformation. Based on nighttime light datasets and...
Effects of manufacturing agglomeration on PM2.5 and spatial spillover in prefecture-level cities in China
March 2026
Agglomeration supports the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry, and its associated resource and environmental effects play a crucial role in driving green economic development. Based...
Environmental effects of China’s sustainable development pilot policy: Evidence from the National Innovation Demonstration Zone for Sustainable Development Agenda
December 2025
Exploring the specific environmental impacts and mechanisms of China’s sustainable development pilot policy can enrich and expand China’s institutional and practical experiences, offering valuable insights...
Biased allocation of emission reduction target constraints and urban green competitiveness
December 2025
The biased allocation of emission reduction target constraints quantifies emission reduction responsibilities and reflects differences in pollutant reductions both across and within cities. This approach...
Impact assessment of the farming–breeding–bioenergy integrated system on agricultural greenhouse gases in Northeast China
December 2025
In this study, we constructed an integrated framework of a farming–breeding–bioenergy system to estimate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventories of various farming and breeding processes in the...
Green supply chain management and low-carbon innovation spillover effects
December 2025
Supply chain partnerships are an essential component of business innovations. This study uses data on A-share listed companies on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges from 2012 to 2022 to conduct...
The role of green innovation in advancing China’s rural revitalization: Evidence from Guangdong’s prefecture-level cities
December 2025
This study investigates how green innovation drives rural revitalization in China’s sustainable development framework, focusing on institutional thresholds and spatial heterogeneity. We use panel data...
Urban ecological wealth and digital economy development: Evidence from China
December 2025
Existing research has emphasized the environmental effects of the digital economy. However, the question of whether ecological wealth can stimulate digital economic growth remains unanswered. Using...
Critical factors influencing consumer purchases of new energy vehicles: Evidence from a hybrid simulation model and machine learning
December 2025
New energy vehicles are distinguished by their environmentally friendly characteristics; however, their sales remain low compared with those of fossil fuel vehicles. This study identifies the key factors...
How resource industry spatial agglomeration affects regional economic growth: Evidence from China
December 2025
To investigate how spatial heterogeneity affects the so-called “resource curse” in China, we combine a careful selection of indicators with the concept of resource industry spatial agglomeration (RISA)...
Estimating shadow price of CO2 emissions in China’s construction industry under policy regulations
December 2025
The marginal abatement cost (MAC) of CO2 emissions is one of the most critical indicators used to assess energy conservation and emission reduction. Although extensively measured, few studies have incorporated...
How does the e-commerce policy affect urban land resource carrying capacity?
December 2025
National e-commerce demonstration city (NEDC) pilots play a crucial role in transforming urban e-commerce and significantly affect urban land resource carrying capacity (LRCC). Using panel data from...
Emission reduction potential from beverage carton recycling in China
December 2025
Recycling postconsumer beverage cartons reduces carbon emissions by minimizing both direct emissions from disposal via incineration or landfills, and by reducing the demand for producing virgin materials....
Assessing the resilience of marine ecological-economic systems: A multi-level approach for sustainable coastal governance
December 2025
With the increasing high-risk factors in a changing world, building a resilient marine economy is becoming increasingly essential for sustainable coastal governance. This study aimed to assess the resilience...
Exploring the impact of energy poverty on carbon inequality in the light of global evidence
December 2025
Energy is a cornerstone of modern society that plays a pivotal role in mitigating carbon inequality. This study examines the impact of energy poverty on carbon inequality using global panel data from...