Decomposition of energy-related CO2 emissions in China: An empirical analysis based on provincial panel data of three sectors

• Published in: Applied energy Vol. 190; pp. 772 - 787
• Main Authors: Wang, Miao, Feng, Chao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.03.2017
• Subjects: carbon dioxide; Centre of gravity; China; Driving factors; energy; Energy-related CO2 emissions; gravity; greenhouse gas emissions; industry; issues and policy; LMDI method; local government; secondary sector; China; Energy-related CO2 emissions; Centre of gravity; Driving factors; LMDI method

•Both direct and indirect energy-related CO2 emissions are considered.•The driving factors are analysed at both the national and provincial levels.•Economic output was the dominant positive driving factor.•While energy intensity was the dominant negative driving factor.•Driving factors in China show...