Grey relation analysis of carbon dioxide emissions from industrial production and energy uses in Taiwan
- National Cheng Kung Univ., Tainan (Taiwan, Province of China). Dept. of Environmental Engineering
This study aims to identify key factors affecting energy-induced CO{sub 2} emission changes from 34 industries in Taiwan, in order to have an integrated understanding of the industrial environmental-economic-energy performance and to provide insights for relevant policy making in Taiwan. Grey relation analysis was used in this paper to analyze how energy-induced CO{sub 2} emissions from 34 industries in Taiwan are affected by the factors; production, total energy consumption, coal, oil, gas and electricity uses. The methodology was modified by taking account of the evolutionary direction among relevant factors. Furthermore, tests of sensitivity and stability, which are seldom discussed in most grey relation analyses, were conducted to ensure the reliability of outcomes. The authors found that {sigma} value of 0.5 offer moderate distinguishing effects and good stability.
- OSTI ID:
- 696780
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Environmental Management, Vol. 56, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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