Strategies toward ambitious climate targets usually rely on the concept of'decoupling'; that is,
they aim at promoting economic growth while reducing the use of natural resources and …

We review the state of knowledge concerning international CO2 emission transfers
associated particularly with trade in energy-intensive goods and concerns about carbon …

Global net anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the last decade (2010–
2019) were higher than at any previous time in human history (high confidence). Since …

Tourism contributes significantly to global gross domestic product, and is forecast to grow at
an annual 4%, thus outpacing many other economic sectors. However, global carbon …

Abstract The United Nations has adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with
169 targets. International trade has substantial influences on global sustainability and …

Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) air pollution exposure is the largest environmental health
risk factor in the United States. Here, we link PM2. 5 exposure to the human activities …

Decoupling economic growth from resource use and emissions is a precondition to stay
within planetary boundaries. A number of countries have achieved a reduction in their …

Renewable energy is one of the key clean production pathways to achieve the global
energy transition and combat climate change. This research is aimed to investigate the …

Cities, as the primary hubs of economic activities and the end-points of goods and services
consumption, bear significant responsibility for the majority of global greenhouse gas …

Regional trade agreements (RTAs) have been widely adopted to facilitate international trade
and cross-border investment and promote economic development. However, ex ante …