Table 1 Selection of the driving forces.
From: Regression analysis and driving force model building of CO2 emissions in China
Emission source | Driving force | Indicator | Significance | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy industry | Renewable energy development | Water, wind and nuclear power consumption ratio | × | |
Market demand changes | Total energy consumption | √ | \(1.7021 \times 10^{ - 5}\) | |
Energy industry regulations | Relevant policies | √ | 0.0327 | |
Industrial structure reforms | Relevant policies | √ | 0.0537 | |
Industrial technology innovation | Energy processing conversion total efficiency | √ | 0.0012 | |
Accidental events | Accidental events | × | ||
Fuel combustion in other industries | Energy consumption intensity | Energy intensity | √ | \(2.7999 \times 10^{ - 8}\) |
New-energy vehicle development | Number of new energy vehicles | × | ||
Energy conservation and emissions reduction policies | Relevant policies | √ | 0.00565 | |
Energy conservation technology promotions | Relevant policies | × | ||
Industrial transformation and upgrading | Relevant policies | × | ||
Accidental events | Accidental events | × | ||
Industrial production | Metal production | Crude steel annual output | × | |
Nonmetallic mineral production | Cement production annual output | √ | \(9.3181 \times 10^{ - 9}\) | |
Chemical industry production | Ammonia annual output | × | ||
Investment in scientific research | Research and experimental development expenditures | × | ||
Promotion of technological innovation | Patent grants | × | ||
Emission reduction policies | Relevant policies | × | ||
Accidental events | Accidental events | × |
