This study investigates whether transnational municipal networks (TMNs) can effectively reduce carbon pollution from power plants. Using a global dataset on individual power plants' CO₂ emissions from 2009 to 2018, the researchers found that plants located in cities participating in TMNs emitted less CO₂, particularly in less developed countries. However, this effect was not observed for the highest-polluting plants. National climate policies showed no significant relationship with plants' environmental performance.
Publisher
npj Climate Action
Published On
Nov 16, 2023
Authors
Don Grant, Benjamin Leffel, Evan Johnson
Tags
transnational municipal networks
carbon pollution
CO₂ emissions
power plants
climate policies
environmental performance
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