High-speed railways reduces carbon emissions: mediating effects

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Abstract

This study investigates whether the introduction of high-speed rail (HSR) in China reduces carbon emissions through increased green innovation (GI) and the resilience of environmental investment (REI). Using data from 284 Chinese cities (2000-2021) and a difference-in-differences (DID) model, the results show that HSR introduction reduces carbon emissions via GI and REI. Moderating effects of the digital economy, urban-rural disparity, and city type (resource-based or not) are also analyzed.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Sep 03, 2024

Authors

Hao Wang, Tao Zhang, Xi Wang

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