IMPACT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY ADOPTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE INDICATORS: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

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Published: Apr 27, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.69980/as.v12i2.6676

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Dr. James Walker
Department of Environmental and Energy Studies Global Institute for Sustainability Research London, United Kingdom

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The study investigates the impact of renewable energy adoption on key climate change indicators using a global multivariate dataset comprising 1,200 observations across multiple countries. The research aims to examine the relationship between renewable energy share and environmental variables, including CO₂ concentration, temperature anomaly, and climate risk index. A quantitative research design was employed, integrating descriptive statistics and correlation analysis to explore underlying patterns in the data. The results indicate that renewable energy adoption exhibits weak and statistically insignificant linear relationships with the selected climate indicators. These findings suggest that the influence of renewable energy on climate outcomes is complex, indirect, and potentially influenced by multiple interacting factors such as economic development, fossil fuel dependency, and policy frameworks. The study highlights the limitations of simple linear approaches in capturing climate–energy dynamics and emphasizes the need for advanced modeling techniques to uncover deeper relationships. Despite the weak direct associations observed, renewable energy remains a crucial element in long-term climate mitigation and sustainable development strategies. The research contributes to the existing literature by providing a comprehensive global perspective and reinforcing the importance of integrated, data-driven approaches in climate change analysis.

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Walker, D. J. (2026). IMPACT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY ADOPTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE INDICATORS: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE. IJRDO-Journal of Applied Science, 12(2), 62-71. https://doi.org/10.69980/as.v12i2.6676
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