Full Title: Exploring the Nexus of Industrial Production and Energy Consumption on CO2 Emissions in Bangladesh through ARDL Bounds Testing Insights
Author(s): Md. Sifat Ar Salan, Akher Ali, Ruhul Amin, Afroza Sultana, Md Abu Bakkar Siddik & Mohammad Alamgir Kabir
Publisher(s): Nature Journal
Publication Date: April 25, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
Elevated CO2 emissions are a primary cause of the sustainability challenges, including rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns, faced by Bangladesh and the world. This study examines the intricate relationship between CO2 emissions and various economic and industrial factors in Bangladesh, using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bound test. By analyzing data from 1971 to 2020, the research identifies both short-run and long-run dynamics influencing CO2 emissions. The findings reveal that industrial production and non-renewable energy consumption have a significant positive impact on CO2 emissions, while agricultural activities and fertilizer consumption exhibit a negative effect.