The asymmetric relationship between pollution, economic growth, urbanization, renewable energy consumption, and life expectancy in Ghana: a novel Quantile-on-Quantile analysis
Wanli Zhang, Michael Provide Fumey, Festus Victor Bekun, Frank Agyemang Karikari, Samuel Duku Yeboah, Gifty Takyiwaa Aboagye, Evans Yeboah
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Abstract
This study investigates the determinants of life expectancy in Ghana, focusing on the effects of economic growth, environmental pollution, urbanization, and renewable energy consumption. The research employs a novel Quantile-on-Quantile (QQ) regression approach to capture the non-linear relationships and varying impacts across life expectancy levels. This method allows for a more detailed analysis of how these factors affect life expectancy across different population segments. The results show that GDP growth positively impacts life expectancy, especially in higher quantiles with more pronounced economic benefits. In contrast, CO2 emissions have a negative impact, particularly in lower quantiles, highlighting the vulnerability of certain population groups to environmental degradation. Urbanization presents mixed effects, with positive impacts in some cases and harmful in others, reflecting the complex challenges of rapid urban growth. Renewable energy consumption consistently improves life expectancy, underscoring the importance of sustainable energy policies. The study concludes that targeted policies promoting inclusive economic growth, stronger environmental regulations, improved urban infrastructure, and expanded renewable energy use are essential for enhancing life expectancy in Ghana. These findings provide crucial insights for policymakers aiming to bridge the gap between economic development and public health.
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Air Quality, Atmosphere, and Health is a multidisciplinary journal which, by its very name, illustrates the broad range of work it publishes and which focuses on atmospheric consequences of human activities and their implications for human and ecological health.
It offers research papers, critical literature reviews and commentaries, as well as special issues devoted to topical subjects or themes.
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Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health addresses such topics as acid precipitation; airborne particulate matter; air quality monitoring and management; exposure assessment; risk assessment; indoor air quality; atmospheric chemistry; atmospheric modeling and prediction; air pollution climatology; climate change and air quality; air pollution measurement; atmospheric impact assessment; forest-fire emissions; atmospheric science; greenhouse gases; health and ecological effects; clean air technology; regional and global change and satellite measurements.
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