The impact of lifestyle on energy use and CO2 emission : An empirical analysis of China's residents

Based on the application of a Consumer Lifestyle Approach (CLA), this paper quantifies the direct and indirect impact of lifestyle of urban and rural residents on China's energy use and the related ... emissions during the period 1999-2002. The results show that approximately 26 per cent of tot...

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Published in:Energy policy 2007, Vol.35 (1), p.247-257
Main Authors: WEI, Yi-Ming, LIU, Lan-Cui, YING FAN, GANG WU
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air pollution caused by fuel industries
Analysis
Applied sciences
Carbon dioxide
China
Consumer behaviour
Economic data
Energy
Energy consumption
Energy economics
Energy policy
Energy utilization
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
General, economic and professional studies
General. Regulations. Norms. Economy
Life styles
Lifestyles
Pollution
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Summary:Based on the application of a Consumer Lifestyle Approach (CLA), this paper quantifies the direct and indirect impact of lifestyle of urban and rural residents on China's energy use and the related ... emissions during the period 1999-2002. The results show that approximately 26 per cent of total energy consumption and 30 per cent of ... emission every year are a consequence of residents' lifestyles, and the economic activities to support these demands. For urban residents the indirect impact on energy consumption is 2.44 times greater than the direct impact. Residence; home energy use; food; and education, cultural and recreation services are the most energy-intensive and carbon-emission-intensive activities. For rural residents, the direct impact on energy consumption is 1.86 times that of the indirect, and home energy use; food; education, and cultural recreation services; and personal travel are the most energy-intensive and carbon-emission-intensive activities. This paper provides quantitative evidence for energy conservation and environmental protection focused policies. China's security for energy supply is singled out as a serious issue for government policy-makers, and we suggest that government should harmonize the relationships between stakeholders to determine rational strategies. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0301-4215
1873-6777
DOI:10.1016/j.enpol.2005.11.020