1. Is the Environmental Kuznets Curve Still Relevant in the Modern Context? – Insights From Air Pollutants in Chinese CitiesJun Wang, Shinah Park, Gulsah Akar, 2025, original scientific article Abstract:
This study investigated the presence of EKC-like relationships between various socioeconomic variables and air pollution indicators across 151 Chinese cities, analysed by quadratic regression models and geographic weighted regression (GWR) analysis. The results present critical insights into the applicability and limitations of the EKC. Only Air Quality Index, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), and Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) show statistically significant correlations with one socioeconomic variable, respectively, in an EKC-like pattern which is meaningful in reality. GWR coefficients serve as a diagnostic tool to identify those burdened cities where stricter emissions standards, greener industrial practices, or economic restructuring should be prioritized. The spatial dependencies challengethe EKC’s assumption of isolated environmental-economic dynamics. Stricter environmental regulations in developed areas often lead to the displacement of polluting activities to regions with laxer standards. Policy efforts in tackling air pollution should focus on directly reducing emissions through localized, technology-based interventions rather than relying on economic growth to eventually improve air quality. Spatially targeted policies informed by city-specific patterns are essential, as pollution outcomes are shaped by regional industrial structures, population density, and cross-boundary spillover effects.
Keywords: Air pollution, City development, Industrialization, Sustainable development, Carbon Neutral
Published in RUP: 18.12.2025; Views: 175; Downloads: 0
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3. The effects of particulate matter air pollution on respiratory health and on the cardiovascular systemZala Jenko Pražnikar, Jure Pražnikar, 2012, review article Keywords: prašni delci, onesnaževala, bolezni dihal, bolezni srca in ožilja, izpostavljenost, particulate matter, air pollution, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, exposure
Published in RUP: 10.07.2015; Views: 5980; Downloads: 123
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4. A review of the potential and actual sources of pollution to groundwater in selected karst areas in SloveniaGregor Kovačič, Nataša Ravbar, 2005 Keywords: Kras, Slovenija, Snežnik, Velika Planina, kraški vodonosniki, občutljivost, onesnaževanje, Karst, Slovenia, karst aquifers, vulnerability, pollution
Published in RUP: 10.07.2015; Views: 4448; Downloads: 101
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5. Ingestion of marine debris by loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, in the Adriatic SeaBojan Lazar, Romana Gračan, 2011, original scientific article Abstract: We examined the occurrence of marine debris in the gastrointestinal tract of 54 loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) found stranded or incidentally captured dead by fisheries in the Adriatic Sea, with a curved carapace length of 25.0-79.2 cm. Marine debris was present in 35.2% of turtles and included soft plastic, ropes, Styrofoam and monofilament lines found in 68.4%, 42.1%, 15.8% and 5.3% of loggerheads that have ingested debris, respectively. The dry mass of debris per turtle was low, ranging from <0.01 to 0.71 g, and the ingestion was not significantly affected by sex or body siye (all p > 0.05). Marine debris averaged 2.2 +- 8.0% of dry mass of gut content, with a maximum of 35% found in a juvenile turtle that most likely died due to debris ingestion. Considering the relatively high occurrence of debris intake and possible sub-lethal effects of even small quantities of marine debris, this can be an additional factor of concern for loggerheads in the Adriatic Sea
Keywords: Sea turtles, Caretta caretta, marine debris, plastic, pollution, Adriatic Sea
Published in RUP: 15.10.2013; Views: 6023; Downloads: 150
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