Carbon Emissions in China

• Main Author: Liu, Zhu (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Environment.; Fossil fuels.; Atmospheric sciences.; Climate change.; Sustainable development.; Climate Change.; Sustainable Development.; Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture).; Atmospheric Sciences.

This study analyzes the spatial-temporal pattern and processes of China’s energy-related carbon emissions. Based on extensive quantitative analysis, it outlines the character and trajectory of China’s energy-related carbon emissions during the period 1995-2010, examining the distribution pattern of...

Table of Contents:

• Data and method for calculation the energy-related carbon emissions at national, provincial and city’s level
• Spatial pattern of energy-related carbon emissions in China
• Sectoral distribution of energy-related carbon emissions in China
• Driving factors of the increase of energy-related carbon emissions in China
• The industrial carbon footprint based on Environmental Expand Input-output model
• Conclusion, discussion and policy implications.