Quantitative analysis of spatiotemporal disparity of urban water use
Highlights • Water use efficiency of cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt was evaluated. • Characteristics of higher water efficiency cities were discovered. •
Highlights • Water use efficiency of cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt was evaluated. • Characteristics of higher water efficiency cities were discovered. •
The synergistic governance mechanism for pollution control and carbon reduction in the development strategy of the Yangtze River Economic Belt is to increase investment in
This study focuses on the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB), utilizing land use, nighttime light, and energy consumption data
The Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) plays a crucial role in addressing China''s dual challenges of rapid urbanization and environmental sustainability, while also
For this purpose, this paper uses the super-efficiency SBM model, ML index and Tobit model considering undesired output to explore
BEIJING — Six years after China made the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt a national strategy, the country has taken great strides in balancing economic
Further analysis reveals that green technology innovation is a crucial pathway through which the digital economy reduces regional
This paper uses the two-stage NDEA-SBM model to calculate the energy, ecology, and economic (3E) efficiency of the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) and analyze the
In the past five years, under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee, provinces and cities along the Yangtze River have worked with unprecedented intensity and
Further analysis reveals that green technology innovation is a crucial pathway through which the digital economy reduces regional energy intensity. Additionally, the digital
The results show that the development of digital infrastructure significantly improves energy efficiency, and this effect remains robust after a series of verification tests. The impact
This study addresses key questions regarding current trends in energy transition and carbon emissions in the Yangtze River Economic
This scenario focuses on the optimization and upgrading of the energy structure in the Yangtze River Basin, aiming to build a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy
The synergistic governance mechanism for pollution control and carbon reduction in the development strategy of the Yangtze River Economic Belt is to increase investment in
Panel data from prefecture-level cities in China''s Yangtze River Economic Belt from 2014 to 2022 are used, and a multi-period propensity score matching–difference-in-differences
The Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) is an important growth pole of China''s economy, but it is also one of the most
This study aims to explore the impact of digital technology innovation on energy efficiency and energy intensity, and further provide
For this purpose, this paper uses the super-efficiency SBM model, ML index and Tobit model considering undesired output to explore the energy efficiency and the main factors
The Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB) encompasses more than 40% of China''s total GDP and population. Despite environmental improvements following the 2016
The Yangtze River Economic Belt (hereafter the Belt) has been established by the Chinese central government as a significant part of China''s threefold strategy in regional
Complex interactions of ecosystem services and their dynamic changes in response to land-use conflicts—A network analysis in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China Liting
Finally, this study proposes strategies to optimize green technological innovation efficiency, aiming to provide a reference for the Yangtze River Economic Belt and other
The Yangtze River Economic Belt (YEB), designated as a "pioneering and demonstration belt" for China''s Ecological Civilization, has experienced policy shifts in
This paper examines 110 cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB), China''s premier green development site, as a unified system. Using fractional-order synthesis
This study aims to explore the impact of digital technology innovation on energy efficiency and energy intensity, and further provide new insights for addressing emerging
Accurately assessing the energy transition level of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and identifying key barriers in the region are essential for achieving China''s carbon neutrality
This study addresses key questions regarding current trends in energy transition and carbon emissions in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, focusing on how industrial
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Based on the previous test results, it can be determined that the efficiency of industrial green technology innovation within the Yangtze River Economic Belt has a specific spatial dependence, and there is a significant spatial positive correlation.
Additionally, Wu et al. used a spatial Durbin model to assess the impact of industrial upgrading on the carbon balance in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, finding more pronounced effects in midstream and downstream regions. Cai et al. further identified a moderating effect of industrial structural upgrading on carbon emissions.
In the historical confluence of the ''Dual Carbon'' goal and the development strategy of the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YEB), leveraging policy effects is crucial for synergistically promoting pollution control, carbon reduction, and high-quality economic development.
Due to the vastness of the Yangtze River Basin, notable disparities in industrial organization and energy utilization exist among the upstream, midstream, and downstream areas.