Hassan Swedy Lunku

The criticality of clean energy and ICT invesment in achieving environmental sustainability in the EU member states

Introduction

The criticality of clean energy and ict invesment in achieving environmental sustainability in the eu member states. Examine the critical role of clean energy and ICT investment for environmental sustainability in EU member states. Analyze renewable energy's impact on emissions and energy security.

Abstract

Defining and designing appropriate energy, economic and environmental policies that help minimize global carbon emissions remains a top priority for all governmental and non-governmental environmental organizations worldwide. In this digital age, the researcher has paid particular attention to his increasing use of ICT and its relevance to economic and environmental aspects. This paper addresses the sustainability challenges and energy security issues posed by rising energy demand, researchers and policymakers have identified clean future energy alternatives using the most recent data to provide important information for policymakers. The study focused on the key components of ICT investments to promote clean energy (renewables and nuclear) and carbon neutrality in a particular economy with the use of the most robust econometric panel data method for the latest available data sets to obtain reliable and efficient estimates. The study findings demonstrate that using renewable energy can help the EU achieve energy security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, renewable energy deployment is still not substantial enough to mitigate environmental pollution in the presence of significant ICT investment in the EU member states.

Review

The paper tackles a highly relevant and timely topic concerning the intertwined relationship between clean energy, ICT investment, and environmental sustainability, specifically within the European Union member states. Its stated objective to inform policymakers on strategies for minimizing global carbon emissions, particularly in the context of rising energy demand and increasing digital reliance, is commendable. By focusing on the EU, a region actively pursuing ambitious climate targets and digital transformation, the study aims to provide targeted insights into a critical policy area. A significant strength of the research lies in its methodological approach, employing a "most robust econometric panel data method for the latest available data sets" to obtain reliable and efficient estimates. This commitment to rigorous empirical analysis, combined with a focus on specific components of ICT investments and their role in promoting both renewable and nuclear energy towards carbon neutrality, suggests a detailed examination of the underlying dynamics. The explicit consideration of clean energy (renewables and nuclear) alongside ICT investment in the context of energy security and carbon reduction positions the paper to offer valuable and nuanced contributions to the existing literature. The preliminary findings indicate that while renewable energy significantly aids the EU in achieving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, its deployment is "still not substantial enough to mitigate environmental pollution in the presence of significant ICT investment." This particular finding is intriguing and represents a critical area for the paper to elaborate upon. It suggests a potential rebound effect or an increase in overall energy demand driven by ICT that outpaces clean energy gains, necessitating a deeper analysis of the specific mechanisms and pathways through which ICT investment might counteract or dilute the environmental benefits of renewables. For actionable policy recommendations, the paper should thoroughly unpack this interaction, explaining *why* this insufficiency exists and *how* policy interventions can effectively bridge this gap.

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