| Title |
An Analysis of Factors, Influencing Carbon Emissions to Realize a Low-carbon Green City - A Case Study based on the Carbon Emissions of Gyeonggi-Do Province |
| Keywords |
저탄소 녹색도시 ; 경기도 탄소 ; 탄소배출량 ; 회귀분석 ; 오염원 Low Carbon Green City ; Gyeonggi-do Carbon ; Carbon Emissions ; Regression Analysis ; Pollution Sources |
| Abstract |
Since carbon emissions are recognized as a biggest contribution to climate changes, the needs and efforts to reduce carbon emissions are emphasized internationally. To realize a low-carbon green city, this study investigated the amount of CO₂ emissions and pollution sources on 31 cities and counties in Gyeonggi-do Province, and induced effects of the whole carbon dioxide discharge through the regression analysis. Carbon generation is caused, firstly, by the pollution source like vehicles - the major source of carbon emissions; secondly, by the city living energies such as gas, electricity, etc; and lastly, by industries like waste treatment, manufacturers and so on. To reduce carbon production, city living services, such as low-carbon living services and integrated energy management systems, should be proposed and institutionalized as action plans for citizens through Information Technologies and infrastructures. |