ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION

EVIDENCE FROM ARDL APPROACH

Authors

  • Mohammad Adamu Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Saadu Zungur University Bauchi State, Nigeria.
  • Ahmad Isah Ammani Department of Economics and Development Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria.
  • Muktar Abubakar Bappaji Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Saadu Zungur University Bauchi State

Keywords:

Energy consumption, environment, environmental degradation, ARDL.

Abstract

The study investigated the impact of energy consumption on environmental degradation in Nigeria, covering the period from 1985 to 2022 using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model. The findings show that while energy consumption had a positive but 
statistically insignificant long-term effect on environmental degradation, manufacturing had a significant negative impact. Urbanization is also linked to increased environmental stress in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommends that efforts should focus on improving energy efficiency across various sectors. Policies should be implemented to encourage 
sustainable manufacturing practices, which could include regulations that require industries to adopt cleaner technologies, minimize waste, and reduce emissions. Additionally, incentives for companies that implement environmentally friendly practices would also be beneficial.

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Published

2025-04-06

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): The Nigerian Journal of Energy & Environmental Economics

Section

Articles