Calculation of carbon-emission reduction and enlightenment for mountainous summer tourism of Sichuan and Chongqing
Tourism is often considered to increase carbon emissions.However,mountainous summer tourism involve travel from high-carbon emitting origin regions to low-carbon emitting destinations,potentially resulting in carbon reduction effects.It is necessary to calculate the carbon reduction amount and study the carbon reduction mechanism of mountainous summer tourism.Taking the Sichuan and Chongqing regions as a case study,this research examines the carbon reduction benefits and mechanisms of mountainous summer tourism from both the origin and destination perspectives.The central part of the Sichuan Basin experiences hot summers,while the surrounding mountains offer lower temperatures,making nearby mountainous summer tourism a popular choice for local residents.Employing push-pull theory,we developed a predictive model for tourism flows in mountainous summer tourism to obtain tourism flow data.Carbon emissions from air conditioning use,tourism transportation,and building renovation were used as indicators to calculate the carbon reduction resulting from mountainous summer tourism.The study reveals that:(1)Tourists to mountainous summer tourism,due to tourism traffic and building renovation,will increase carbon emissions,and the emission amounts are not negligible.(2)From both the origin and destination perspectives,the carbon reduction benefits of mountainous summer tourism in the Sichuan and Chongqing regions are evident.During July and August,carbon reduction can reach a maximum value ranging from 359200 to 1159200 tons.The research demonstrates the significant potential for carbon reduction in mountainous summer tourism,highlighting the importance of promoting such tourism for fostering high-quality development in the Chengdu-Chongqing Urban Agglomeration.
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