Title |
The impact of digitalization on low-carbon transition in China: the moderating role of dual development targets |
ID_Doc |
33145 |
Authors |
Chang, JX |
Title |
The impact of digitalization on low-carbon transition in China: the moderating role of dual development targets |
Year |
2024 |
Published |
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DOI |
10.1007/s10668-024-04764-6 |
Abstract |
The development of digitalization provides a perfect opportunity for China to realize low-carbon transition. This study first discusses the impact mechanism of digitalization on low-carbon transition under the constraints of the dual development targets. Second, this study utilized annual data of 30 Chinese provinces between 2011 and 2021, and a two-way fixed effect, threshold effect, mediating effect, and moderating effect model have been adopted to investigate the impact of digitalization on low-carbon transition. The results show that: (1) digitalization has a significant promotion effect on low-carbon transition. (2) The impact of digitalization on low-carbon transition presents a significant nonlinear threshold effect, with two thresholds. (3) A promotion of low-carbon transition through digitalization could be realized via digitalization's impact on energy efficiency, green technology innovation and industrial structure upgrading. (4) The economic growth target has a negative moderating effect on digitalization's low-carbon transition promotion effect, while the environmental governance target has a positive moderating effect. Based on the above conclusions, specific recommendations are proposed with regard to digitalization promoting low-carbon transition. |
Author Keywords |
Digitalization; Low-carbon transition; Dual development targets |
Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
Document Type |
Other |
Open Access |
Open Access |
Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
EID |
WOS:001233686500001 |
WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Environmental Sciences |
Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
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