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CO2 Emissions and Environmental Implications in Nigeria

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  • Adeyemi A. Ogundipe

    (Department of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria.)

  • Chiamaka Okwara

    (Department of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria.)

  • Oluwatomisin M. Ogundipe

    (Department of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria.)

Abstract

Since the discovery of oil in 1956, the Nigerian economy has been dependent on fossil fuel as a means of energy generation, hence causing excessive emission of carbon dioxide in the environment. Given this background, this study investigates the effect of fossil fuel consumption on environmental quality in Nigeria. The study used secondary data from 1970- 2017 obtained from World Development Index (WDI) and employs the Johansen co-integration analysis. The result reveals that about 80% of carbon emissions in Nigeria are directly consequence of fossil fuel combustion. Also, within the period observed, pollution was found to be a rising function of income and pollution rises as communities becomes more densely populated. The study recommends an urgent design of sustainable energy framework and national sensitization on the multidimensional adverse consequences of the use of dirty fuels.

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  • Adeyemi A. Ogundipe & Chiamaka Okwara & Oluwatomisin M. Ogundipe, 2020. "CO2 Emissions and Environmental Implications in Nigeria," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 10(3), pages 317-324.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ2:2020-03-40
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    Cited by:

    1. Favour O. Olarewaju & Oluwafadekemi S. Areo & Adeyemi A. Ogundipe & Toun Y. Ogunbiyi & Abiola J. Asaleye, 2020. "Capital and Labour Productivity: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and South Africa," Asian Economic and Financial Review, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 10(12), pages 1384-1395, December.

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    Keywords

    CO2 emissions; Fossil fuel; Environment; Climate Change;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling
    • L71 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction - - - Mining, Extraction, and Refining: Hydrocarbon Fuels
    • P28 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist and Transition Economies - - - Natural Resources; Environment
    • Q54 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Climate; Natural Disasters and their Management; Global Warming

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