Digital economy and carbon emission: The coupling effects of the economy in Qinghai region of China

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26451
• Publication Date: 2024-02-18T14:59:57Z
• Authors: Tian Sun; Kaisheng Di; Qiumei Shi
• Keywords: Digital Economy; Low-Carbon Economy; Carbon fibers

This study provides an in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between digital economy and carbon emissions, fully drawing on essential principles environmental economics, coupled sustainable development theory. Focusing Qinghai region in western province China, employs highly sophisticated methods such as multiple regression system dynamics modeling to reveal multidimensional coupling effects emission dynamics. The study's results clearly show that booming growth is related emissions. Of particular interest, finds this exhibits a high degree complexity non-linearity evolves gradually over time. Initially, rapid expansion economy, accompanied by energy consumption increased posed significant challenge protection. However, clear inverted "U"-shaped has emerged evolves. key inflection point signals shift landscape begins deliver some ecological benefits, potentially reducing trend emissions future. findings go beyond simple causality evolving dynamic Through insights, solid academic foundation carefully constructs actionable policy recommendations drive development. These insights apply China provide valuable references lessons for other areas facing similar challenges.