Explore the interaction between industrial structure and ecosystem services in the Loess Plateau

The relationship between socio-economic development and ecological protection is a dynamic and interactive process. How to balance and coordinate the achievement of both objectives is an eternal topic concerning the sustainable development of nations and regions. Industry is a key factor driving economic growth. The development of industry brings technological progress and the acceleration of urbanization, but also leading to excessive consumption of resources, environmental pollution and the destruction of ecosystem. The health of ecosystem is closely related to the stability of the ecosystem services (ES) required by industrial production activities. Therefore, it is a prerequisite for realizing sustainable social and economic development to scientifically understand the impact of industrial development on ES. In summary, this study systematically analyzes the bidirectional influence mechanism between industry and ecosystems, proposing a research framework to explore the complex interactions between the two. Based on this research framework, this paper constructs a quantitative analysis model of the interaction between industry and ES using spatial simultaneous equation modeling techniques, revealing the complex feedback loop relationship between the two. This research can provide scientific references for ecological protection and high-quality development strategies.

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Scientific Reports
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2026-05-18
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-52874-0
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Land Use and Ecosystem Services
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Explore the interaction between industrial structure and ecosystem services in the Loess Plateau

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Explore the interaction between industrial structure and ecosystem services in the Loess Plateau

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Abstract

The relationship between socio-economic development and ecological protection is a dynamic and interactive process. How to balance and coordinate the achievement of both objectives is an eternal topic concerning the sustainable development of nations and regions. Industry is a key factor driving economic growth. The development of industry brings technological progress and the acceleration of urbanization, but also leading to excessive consumption of resources, environmental pollution and the destruction of ecosystem. The health of ecosystem is closely related to the stability of the ecosystem services (ES) required by industrial production activities. Therefore, it is a prerequisite for realizing sustainable social and economic development to scientifically understand the impact of industrial development on ES. In summary, this study systematically analyzes the bidirectional influence mechanism between industry and ecosystems, proposing a research framework to explore the complex interactions between the two. Based on this research framework, this paper constructs a quantitative analysis model of the interaction between industry and ES using spatial simultaneous equation modeling techniques, revealing the complex feedback loop relationship between the two. This research can provide scientific references for ecological protection and high-quality development strategies.

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Tianjin University (CN), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) (CN), Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (CN), Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Land Use and Ecosystem Services
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