Which Factors Influence the Regional Difference of Urban–Rural Residential CO2 Emissions? A Case Study by Cross-Regional Panel Analysis in China

Residential CO2 emissions (RCE) are an important component of anthropogenic emissions. In order to formulate reasonable reduction policies and measures, it is necessary understand the dynamics RCE production factors that influence it. This paper explores spatiotemporal evolution characteristics from perspectives eastern, central, western China, as well urban–rural areas, analyzes driving based on STIRPAT model. The results indicated between 2010 2019 eastern region contributed greatest proportion overall central saw largest increase. Per capita in urban areas was greater than rural except China. affecting showed regional differences. Population size income per were two dominant for all regions. plays a more role developed regions such areas. Urbanization but promoted Energy structure shows negative effect RCE, particularly Appropriate measures need be put forward local conditions. Reduction each area