Ultra-high voltage (UHV) transmission projects provide an effective way to alleviate the
reverse distribution of energy in China, but do they reduce regional carbon emissions? This …

Recent reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2018 and 2019) have
revealed that world's human activities have contributed to around 1° C of global warming …

This paper evaluates changes in fuel procurement practices by coal-and gas-fired power
plants in the United States following state-level legislation that ended cost-of-service …

We show that low natural gas prices increase gas-fired electricity generation, reduce coal-
fired electricity generation, and reduce wholesale electricity prices. However, not all regions …

Electricity industry restructuring in the United States, which began in the 1990s, was aimed
at enhancing market competitiveness and lead to efficient resource allocation and cost …

Abstract The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development clarifies Goal 11 to make cities
sustainable. Understanding the interacting relationships is the key to effective policies and …

We present evidence on the distortions that arise from imperfect regulations compared with
market allocation mechanisms. Using a triple difference strategy, we evaluate the …

We quantify the cost savings from the Acid Rain Program (ARP) by comparing compliance
costs for 761 coal-fired generating units under the ARP with compliance costs under a …

The public–private partnership (PPP) mode is one of the main ways to promote
environmental governance through marketization in the sewage treatment industry. This …

Insufficient sewage treatment facility is one important reason for wastewater entering and
affecting aquatic ecosystems. The PPP mode, serving as one of the fastest-growing …