Digital finance is a new driving force for the low-carbon energy transition (LCET). Using
panel data on 283 cities in China, we analyze the impact of digital finance on LCET and …

Fiscal policy is a crucial government tool for influencing and managing the national
economy and creating a strong incentive for low carbon investment. Previous literature has …

The urgency of mitigating climate change comes with opportunities to transition society
towards a more sustainable future. Numerous options exist for immediate, deep, and …

The large-scale development of renewable energy sources leads to high demand for energy
storage. Pumped hydropower storage (PHS) is one of the most reliable and economic …

In this critical decade for climate action, rapid and far-reaching transitions depend on the
choices and actions that are taken now and in the near-term. Integrated approaches that …

Integrated approaches across energy, water and environment systems can accelerate the
process of mitigating climate change through urgent action. New scientific advances that …

Abstract The European Union climate policy and the subsequent energy transition are
expected to cause fundamental changes in individual EU countries, their economies, and …

Energy efficiency improvement is expected to reduce energy consumption. However, actual
energy savings can be lower than anticipated, called rebound effects. This article reviews …

Replacing conventional CO2 intensive generation with green electricity from RES
constitutes an essential prerequisite of sustainable development. Renewables play a vital …

Decarbonizing road transport–through electrification, public transport, and walking and
biking–can be a net social benefit thanks to reduced congestion, accidents, air pollution, and …