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Factors Contributing to Air Pollution from Stationary Sources in Municipalities of Siberian Regions
The issue of air pollution in Russian cities remains a significant challenge for the country’s socio-economic development. This article presents the results of a study on the factors contributing to atmospheric air pollution from stationary sources in municipalities of the Siberian Federal District from 2008 to the 2020s. Through econometric modeling of panel data, including control for potential endogeneity, we establish that the volume of shipped products and investment in fixed capital positively impact atmospheric air pollution. At this stage of municipal development, expenditures on environmental protection do not correlate with a reduction in pollution, suggesting a deficit in investment in environmental protection measures. An increase in the number of heat supply sources leads to higher emissions from stationary sources. The study reveals a gap in pollution levels between areas with different predominant industries and finds varying degrees of influence of these factors depending on the type and sectoral specialization of the municipality.
Further research on the socio-economic causes of atmospheric air pollution at the municipal level is necessary to draft effective strategies for optimizing pollutant emissions as part of state environmental policy.
