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Analysis of CO2 emissions and energy consumption by sources in MENA countries: evidence from quantile regressions.
- Source :
- Environmental Science & Pollution Research; Aug2021, Vol. 28 Issue 29, p38901-38908, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The development of economies and energy usage can significantly impact the carbon dioxide (CO<subscript>2</subscript>) emissions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the factors that determine CO<subscript>2</subscript> emissions in MENA under the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) framework by applying novel quantile techniques on data for CO<subscript>2</subscript> emissions, real income, renewable and non-renewable energy consumption, and urbanization over the period from 1990 to 2015. The results from the estimations suggest that renewable energy consumption significantly reduces the level of emissions; furthermore, its impact increases with higher quantiles. In addition, non-renewable energy consumption increases CO<subscript>2</subscript> emissions, while its magnitude decreases with higher quantiles. The empirical results also confirm the validity of EKC hypothesis for the panel of MENA economies. Policymakers in the region should implement policies and regulations to promote the adoption and use of renewable energy to mitigate carbon emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09441344
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 29
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Environmental Science & Pollution Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151566306
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13356-0