Assessing the eco-effectiveness of energy R&D technologies and environmental patents: A comparison between Portugal and Spain

Pata U. K.

Sustainable Futures, vol.8, 2024 (Scopus) identifier

  • Nəşrin Növü: Article / Article
  • Cild: 8
  • Nəşr tarixi: 2024
  • Doi nömrəsi: 10.1016/j.sftr.2024.100352
  • jurnalın adı: Sustainable Futures
  • Jurnalın baxıldığı indekslər: Scopus
  • Açar sözlər: Carbon emissions, EKC, Energy R&D expenditures, Environmental patents, LCC
  • Açıq Arxiv Kolleksiyası: Məqalə
  • Adres: Yox

Qısa məlumat

The validity of environmental hypotheses is important for the implications of a sustainable future. In this context, this study investigates the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and the load capacity curve (LCC) for Portugal and Spain. Employing the Fourier-ADL approach from 1983 to 2020, the study concludes that the EKC and LCC hypotheses are valid for both countries, that environmental patents improve ecological quality, but that energy-related R&D expenditures have no significant impact. The findings underline the need to support environmental patents with income growth to ensure a sustainable future.