Revisiting the determinants of CO2 emissions: The role of higher education under the extended STIRPAT model

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0319930
• Publication Date: 2025-03-18T20:02:15Z
• Authors: Qiang Li
• Keywords: Ordinary least squares; Affect

This study directly aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), i.e., SDG-13 and SDG-4. Carbon emissions (CO2e) are primarily addressed under SDG-13: Climate Action, which aims to combat climate change its impacts. CO2e reduction efforts contribute achieving this goal by mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. SDG 4: Quality Education ensure inclusive equitable quality education for all. It emphasizes explicitly lifelong learning opportunities targets higher (HE) access improve skills sustainable development. Therefore, the current examine determinants of in China role HE extended STIRPAT model. utilizes Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) Dynamic (DOLS) methods using time series data from 1985 2023. The finding shows that total population, GDP, industry positively affect CO2e, while technological innovation negatively China.