Quantification of the Embodied Impacts of International Trade on Energy and Environment in China

Abstract:

Based on the input-output life cycle assessment method, the embodied energy consumption, air and water emissions of China's international trade in 2007 were estimated. The results showed that the embodied energy consumption of China's international trade in 2007 is up to 229.04 Mt, accounting for 8.62% of total energy consumption. The embodied Chemical Oxygen Demand, Ammonia Nitrogen, Sulfur Dioxide and Dust emissions caused by net exports accounted for 9.85%, 9.11%, 6.71% and 0.78% of the overall emissions in China, respectively. China’s export promoted energy consumptions and pollutant emissions significantly. Therefore, China should adjust its export strategy and structure to reverse the adverse effects on energy and environment caused by exportation.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 524-527)
• Pages: 3428-3432
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.524-527.3428
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Di Wang, Ming Xin Wang
• Keywords: Embodied Emissions, Embodied Energy, International Trade

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