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Driving factors of carbon emissions in the built environment: a comparison between London and Beijing
School research theme: Sustainability in the built environment
Research supervisor: Dr Zhifu Mi and Prof D'Maris Coffman
Start date: September 2018
Global warming听poses a serious threat to the听economic development of all countries, specifically in the areas of the built environment, urban and city planning. Carbon dioxide emissions is one of the main causes听and听research on this related topic is essential to find out the driving factors of carbon emissions in the built environment in order to mitigate this threat.
I will be conducting in-depth research into the听reasons for this phenomenon and efficient and effective strategies听to alleviate this听situation to help create a more pleasant living听environment and sustainable development.
Under these circumstances, a study on the influential factors of carbon dioxide emission is greatly needed听to have a deep understanding of what factors bring about carbon dioxide emission and which factor affects the most. A special comparison between Beijing and London will help to probe听into the unique situation in this area. This will provide direct valid evidence for policy-making听in these areas and also give a valuable reference for the development of other places.听
