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  1. Article ; Online: Clean energy production index and CO2 emissions in OECD countries.

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A

    The Science of the total environment

    2023  Volume 907, Page(s) 167852

    Abstract: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the energy transition index recently developed by Lau et al. (2023) and CO2 emissions in OECD countries. The topic is relevant, as the energy transition is a sustainable path to reduce CO2 emissions in ...

    Abstract This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the energy transition index recently developed by Lau et al. (2023) and CO2 emissions in OECD countries. The topic is relevant, as the energy transition is a sustainable path to reduce CO2 emissions in countries. The CS-ARDL approach is used to estimate the short-run and long-run coefficients. Additionally, the Dumitrescu and Hurlin (2012) test is employed to determine the causal relationship between the variables. It was found that a 1 % increase in clean energy production reduces CO2 emissions by 0.33 % and 0.23 % in the short and long run, respectively. Furthermore, a bidirectional causal relationship exists between CO2 emissions and the energy transition indicator. This suggests that policies implemented by OECD countries to reduce carbon emissions will inevitably entail the adoption of cleaner energy sources.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-19
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 121506-1
    ISSN 1879-1026 ; 0048-9697
    ISSN (online) 1879-1026
    ISSN 0048-9697
    DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167852
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  2. Article: The spatial effect of estuaries pollution on the housing rental market: evidence from South America

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A / Ruano, Maria Alejandra

    Environment and development economics. 2021 Feb., v. 26, no. 1

    2021  

    Abstract: Estuaries are water bodies, many of which contribute to the sustainable development of cities. Many of them are considered natural landscapes, offering various recreational services to the population. However, estuary degradation is a common problem in ... ...

    Abstract Estuaries are water bodies, many of which contribute to the sustainable development of cities. Many of them are considered natural landscapes, offering various recreational services to the population. However, estuary degradation is a common problem in developing countries. Ecuador, for example, has a significant problem with the pollution of its estuaries. Machala is one of the most affected cities due to the contamination of these water bodies. This issue has generated negative externalities in the housing market. Thus, our central hypothesis is that rental prices of houses are revalued as their distance from polluted estuaries increases. Using the hedonic pricing approach, our results confirm that the price of a residence increases by US$9.45 for every 100 m farther it is from the closest estuary. This amount constitutes approximately 5.25 per cent of the average rental value in Machala.
    Keywords cities ; degradation ; developing countries ; environment ; estuaries ; landscapes ; markets ; pollution ; population ; prices ; surface water ; sustainable development ; Ecuador
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-02
    Size p. 69-87.
    Publishing place Cambridge University Press
    Document type Article
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    ZDB-ID 1501045-4
    ISSN 1469-4395 ; 1355-770X
    ISSN (online) 1469-4395
    ISSN 1355-770X
    DOI 10.1017/S1355770X20000194
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  3. Article: Do you need a bag? Analyzing the consumption behavior of plastic bags of households in Ecuador

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A

    Resources, conservation, and recycling. 2019 Sept. 09,

    2019  

    Abstract: Disposable plastic bags are one of the most used items by families worldwide, however, their excessive use and lack of re-use culture, have made them one of the most polluting materials on the planet. Disposable plastic bags can take up to 200 years to ... ...

    Abstract Disposable plastic bags are one of the most used items by families worldwide, however, their excessive use and lack of re-use culture, have made them one of the most polluting materials on the planet. Disposable plastic bags can take up to 200 years to degrade, and their impact on the environment is reflected in the destruction of nature (landscape), alteration of marine ecosystems, and effect on human health. Understanding the behavior of households regarding the use of this type of material is key to undertake actions that lead to a reduction in their use. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the sociodemographic, economic, housing, social participation, and environmental perception factors that influence the decisions of households in using disposable plastic bags or reusable items, when shopping. It was found that homes, where the head of the household are women, are more likely to use non-plastic bags when shopping. In addition, heads of households with more education are more likely to use cloth bags or reusable materials than less educated ones. Furthermore, when the head of the household willingly participates in social organizations, the probability of using plastic bags decreases. It was also found that the urban population is more likely to use plastic bags than the rural population. Furthermore, families from the Andean region show better pro-environment behavior. Finally, public policies are recommended according to the main findings.
    Keywords education ; environmental impact ; households ; human health ; landscapes ; marine ecosystems ; participation (behavior) ; plastic bags ; probability ; public policy ; rural population ; urban population ; women ; Andes region ; Ecuador
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2019-0909
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
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    ZDB-ID 1498716-8
    ISSN 0921-3449
    ISSN 0921-3449
    DOI 10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104489
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  4. Article: Has air quality improved in Ecuador during the COVID-19 pandemic? A parametric analysis.

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A / Ruano, María Alejandra

    Air quality, atmosphere, & health

    2020  Volume 13, Issue 8, Page(s) 929–938

    Abstract: Many governments around the world have enforced quarantine policies to control the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). These policies have had positive and negative effects on the environment. For example, the concentrations of certain harmful ... ...

    Abstract Many governments around the world have enforced quarantine policies to control the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). These policies have had positive and negative effects on the environment. For example, the concentrations of certain harmful pollutants have decreased in some countries. In contrast, the concentrations of other pollutants have increased. This research analyzes the effect of quarantine policies on air quality in Quito, Ecuador. Using a parametric approach, it was found that NO
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-06
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2424084-9
    ISSN 1873-9326 ; 1873-9318
    ISSN (online) 1873-9326
    ISSN 1873-9318
    DOI 10.1007/s11869-020-00866-y
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  5. Article ; Online: Determinants of municipal solid waste: a global analysis by countries' income level.

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A / Ruano, Maria Alejandra / Ormeño-Candelario, Vanessa

    Environmental science and pollution research international

    2021  Volume 28, Issue 44, Page(s) 62421–62430

    Abstract: The generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) is an environmental problem worldwide. A high rate of MSW produces pollution and diseases and affects the economic development of countries. This study analyzes the effect that GDP, population density, ... ...

    Abstract The generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) is an environmental problem worldwide. A high rate of MSW produces pollution and diseases and affects the economic development of countries. This study analyzes the effect that GDP, population density, urbanization, and tourists' flow have on the generation of MSW in 173 countries worldwide. We grouped countries according to their income levels to control for heterogeneity between regions. The results show that, during 2016, solid waste generation increased along with GDP increments, mainly in high-income countries. We show that the increase in MSW is also due to the rise in population and urbanization. Tourism also has a positive and significant impact on the generation of waste. Our results allow us to recommend some public policy actions.
    MeSH term(s) Environmental Pollution ; Refuse Disposal ; Solid Waste ; Urbanization ; Waste Management
    Chemical Substances Solid Waste
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-01
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1178791-0
    ISSN 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
    ISSN (online) 1614-7499
    ISSN 0944-1344
    DOI 10.1007/s11356-021-15167-9
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  6. Article: Determinants of municipal solid waste: a global analysis by countries’ income level

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A. / Ruano, Maria Alejandra / Ormeño-Candelario, Vanessa

    Environmental science and pollution research. 2021 Nov., v. 28, no. 44

    2021  

    Abstract: The generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) is an environmental problem worldwide. A high rate of MSW produces pollution and diseases and affects the economic development of countries. This study analyzes the effect that GDP, population density, ... ...

    Abstract The generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) is an environmental problem worldwide. A high rate of MSW produces pollution and diseases and affects the economic development of countries. This study analyzes the effect that GDP, population density, urbanization, and tourists’ flow have on the generation of MSW in 173 countries worldwide. We grouped countries according to their income levels to control for heterogeneity between regions. The results show that, during 2016, solid waste generation increased along with GDP increments, mainly in high-income countries. We show that the increase in MSW is also due to the rise in population and urbanization. Tourism also has a positive and significant impact on the generation of waste. Our results allow us to recommend some public policy actions.
    Keywords income ; municipal solid waste ; pollution ; population density ; public policy ; research ; tourism ; urbanization
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-11
    Size p. 62421-62430.
    Publishing place Springer Berlin Heidelberg
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1178791-0
    ISSN 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344
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    ISSN 0944-1344
    DOI 10.1007/s11356-021-15167-9
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  7. Article ; Online: Indirect effects of COVID-19 on the environment.

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A / Ruano, María Alejandra / Sanchez-Alcalde, Luis

    The Science of the total environment

    2020  Volume 728, Page(s) 138813

    Abstract: This research aims to show the positive and negative indirect effects of COVID-19 on the environment, particularly in the most affected countries such as China, USA, Italy, and Spain. Our research shows that there is a significant association between ... ...

    Abstract This research aims to show the positive and negative indirect effects of COVID-19 on the environment, particularly in the most affected countries such as China, USA, Italy, and Spain. Our research shows that there is a significant association between contingency measures and improvement in air quality, clean beaches and environmental noise reduction. On the other hand, there are also negative secondary aspects such as the reduction in recycling and the increase in waste, further endangering the contamination of physical spaces (water and land), in addition to air. Global economic activity is expected to return in the coming months in most countries (even if slowly), so decreasing GHG concentrations during a short period is not a sustainable way to clean up our environment.
    MeSH term(s) Air Pollution ; Bathing Beaches ; Betacoronavirus ; COVID-19 ; Coronavirus Infections ; Environment ; Environmental Pollution ; Humans ; Noise ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral ; Recycling/statistics & numerical data ; SARS-CoV-2
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-20
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 121506-1
    ISSN 1879-1026 ; 0048-9697
    ISSN (online) 1879-1026
    ISSN 0048-9697
    DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138813
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  8. Article: Does environmental noise affect housing rental prices in developing countries? Evidence from Ecuador

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A / Ruano, María Alejandra

    Land use policy. 2019 Sept., v. 87

    2019  

    Abstract: Environmental noise is defined as an unwanted sound which could be generated by anthropogenic activities (for instance industrial or commercial activities), the transit of engine vehicles and melodies at high volume. When these noises are played at the ... ...

    Abstract Environmental noise is defined as an unwanted sound which could be generated by anthropogenic activities (for instance industrial or commercial activities), the transit of engine vehicles and melodies at high volume. When these noises are played at the same time and during extended periods, they might cause health issues. As such, excessive environmental noise causes what is known as acoustic pollution. The effects of environmental noise on the housing rental price have been widely studied in developed countries; however, there are no similar studies in developing countries. The main reason for this is the lack of public information about environmental noise levels since the governments of turn have shown little interest in this type of data. On the other hand, measuring the level of noise is a complex and expensive procedure, which has prevented the researchers of the area from studying its effects. For this reason, following the technical recommendations of the Unified Text of the Secondary Legislation of the Ministry of Environment (TULSMA, for its acronym in Spanish), we gathered primary information about the level of environmental noise in Machala, one of the most important cities in Ecuador, which has experienced a great surge of economic growth in the last years. Our results show that per each unitary increment of the level of noise (dB) of the sector where the residence is located, its price diminishes on average in 1.97%. This result is useful for policymakers since the estimated economic value can be used as a reference to undertaking public projects destined to fight this problem. We also evidenced, that sectors with a higher level of noise are at downtown, reaching levels higher than 78 decibels (dB). This result is explained since at downtown the greatest commercial activity of the city is concentrated, as well as a great vehicular flow, where the drivers use excessively the car horn. Furthermore, the situation is aggravated due to the establishment of informal businesses in certain streets, which causes an increment in the noise level. We contribute to the literature evidencing that environmental noise is also a problem for developing countries; in addition, given the lack of information on noise levels in this type of countries, our research provides a clear and precise guide so that future research can raise noise data in other locations of interest.
    Keywords acoustics ; anthropogenic activities ; business enterprises ; cities ; developed countries ; developing countries ; economic valuation ; laws and regulations ; pollution ; prices ; Ecuador
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2019-09
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 852476-2
    ISSN 0264-8377
    ISSN 0264-8377
    DOI 10.1016/j.landusepol.2019.104059
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  9. Article ; Online: Has air quality improved in Ecuador during the COVID-19 pandemic? A parametric analysis

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A. / Ruano, María Alejandra

    Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health

    2020  Volume 13, Issue 8, Page(s) 929–938

    Keywords Atmospheric Science ; Pollution ; Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis ; Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law ; covid19
    Language English
    Publisher Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publishing country us
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2424084-9
    ISSN 1873-9326 ; 1873-9318
    ISSN (online) 1873-9326
    ISSN 1873-9318
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  10. Article: Has air quality improved in Ecuador during the COVID-19 pandemic? A parametric analysis

    Zambrano-Monserrate, Manuel A. / Ruano, María Alejandra

    Air Quality, Atmosphere, & Health

    Abstract: Many governments around the world have enforced quarantine policies to control the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) These policies have had positive and negative effects on the environment For example, the concentrations of certain harmful ... ...

    Abstract Many governments around the world have enforced quarantine policies to control the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) These policies have had positive and negative effects on the environment For example, the concentrations of certain harmful pollutants have decreased in some countries In contrast, the concentrations of other pollutants have increased This research analyzes the effect of quarantine policies on air quality in Quito, Ecuador Using a parametric approach, it was found that NO2 and PM2 5 concentrations have decreased significantly since the establishment of lockdown measures However, O3 concentrations have increased considerably in 2020
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #647130
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