Renewable energy reduces domestic depression but increases depression for neighboring countries: evidence of spatial effects from 181 countries worldwide

Renewable energy can improve mental health by reducing air pollution and promoting green spaces. However, policymakers need to consider spatial effects and tailor policies accordingly to maximize health benefits.

Authors

Huijie Xu
Liping Cui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1747-5668)
Zheng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0389-1844)
Yuanyuan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7596-7406)

Institutions

Hebei University of Engineering (CN)
South China Normal University (CN)
Hebei University of Science and Technology (CN)
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)

Publication Details

Journal: BMC Public Health
Published: 2025-05-06
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22323-0
Primary Topic: Energy and Environment Impacts
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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National Natural Science Foundation of China

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Renewable energy reduces domestic depression but increases depression for neighboring countries: evidence of spatial effects from 181 countries worldwide

Huijie Xu, Liping Cui, Zheng Zhang, Yuanyuan Wang

May 6, 2025

BMC Public Health

Energy and Environment Impacts

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Renewable energy reduces domestic depression but increases depression for neighboring countries: evidence of spatial effects from 181 countries worldwide

Huijie Xu, Liping Cui, Zheng Zhang, Yuanyuan Wang

May 6, 2025article en

Abstract

Renewable energy can improve mental health by reducing air pollution and promoting green spaces. However, policymakers need to consider spatial effects and tailor policies accordingly to maximize health benefits.

BMC Public HealthVol. 25(1)

Hebei University of Engineering (CN), South China Normal University (CN), Hebei University of Science and Technology (CN), Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)

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Renewable energy reduces domestic depression but increases depression for neighboring countries: evidence of spatial effects from 181 countries worldwide — Huijie Xu, Liping Cui, et al. · BMC Public Health (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS