environment
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International spillover effects of air pollution: Evidence from mortality and health data
Air pollution in China has significant negative effects on mortality and morbidity in South Korea, and accounting for this amplifies the overall benefits of environmental regulation
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Market integration and the expansion of renewable energy: Evidence from Chile
Expanding electricity transmission lines reduces regional price disparities in electricity, boosts renewable energy, and lowers the overall cost of electricity
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How climate change impacts structural transformation and urbanisation: Evidence from India
Rising temperatures reduce the proportion of workers in non-agricultural activities and inhibit structural transformation, with effects intensifying in the long run
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How citizen participation affects environmental governance: Evidence from social media in China
Social media provides a powerful mechanism for citizens to make their voices heard, which spurs improvements in how governments regulate pollution
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Information works: The impact of training on the adoption of environmental technologies by farmers
A simple training increased adoption of an agricultural technology by over 90%, with persistent improvements in agricultural production and land use
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From fog to smog: The value of pollution information
China’s air quality monitoring and disclosure programme triggered a cascade of changes in household behaviour with significant health benefits
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Does foreign investment create green growth?
A study in Indonesia reveals that foreign acquisitions lead to a 30% improvement in energy efficiency within two years
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In harm’s way? Climate change and road investment in Vietnam
Coastal favouritism in infrastructure investment has significant potential welfare costs in the context of projected rising sea levels
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Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals
Elliott Harris on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); their vision, policy implications, financing strategy, and the way forward