Complete Decomposition Analysis of CO2 Emissions in the Health Sector in Portugal

被引:4
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作者
Robaina, Margarita [1 ,2 ]
Varum, Celeste [1 ,2 ]
Francisco, Ana [2 ]
机构
[1] GOVCOPP Res Unit Governance Competitiveness & Pub, Aveiro, Portugal
[2] Univ Aveiro, DEGEIT Dept Econ Management Ind Engn & Tourism, Campus Univ Santiago, P-3810193 Aveiro, Portugal
关键词
Decomposition analysis; Emissions intensity; Health sector; Portugal; CARBON-DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; ENERGY USE; ECONOMIC-GROWTH; OECD-COUNTRIES; INTENSITY; FOOTPRINT; CHINA; CONSUMPTION; DEMAND; INDEX;
D O I
10.1007/s41742-019-00230-8
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
This study uses the "Complete Decomposition" technique to examine the intensity of CO2 emissions in the health sector in Portugal over the period 1997-2014. Our results suggest that improvements in emission intensity in the health sector depend on the design of incentives of replacing fossil fuels with fuels from renewable energy sources and adopting measures to save energy. In addition, capital investment may also contribute to the reduction of the emission intensity in the sector, if the investment is applied to the acquisition of more efficient equipment. We identify areas for action and recommend that public and private sector health professionals should elevate energy efficiency to a top priority. Our results also highlight the importance of the Kyoto protocol.
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页码:977 / 990
页数:14
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