@article {48356,
	title = {The impact of lifestyle on energy use and CO2 emission: An empirical analysis of China{\textquoteright}s residents},
	journal = {Energy Policy},
	volume = {35},
	year = {2007},
	pages = {247-257},
	abstract = {Based on the application of a Consumer Lifestyle Approach (CLA), this paper quantifies the direct and indirect impact of lifestyle of urban and rural residents on China{\textquoteright}s energy use and the related CO<sub>2</sub> emissions during the period 1999{\textendash}2002. The results show that approximately 26 per cent of total energy consumption and 30 per cent of CO<sub>2</sub> emission every year are a consequence of residents{\textquoteright} lifestyles, and the economic activities to support these demands. For urban residents the indirect impact on energy consumption is 2.44 times greater than the direct impact. Residence; home energy use; food; and education, cultural and recreation services are the most energy-intensive and carbon-emission-intensive activities. For rural residents, the direct impact on energy consumption is 1.86 times that of the indirect, and home energy use; food; education, and cultural recreation services; and personal travel are the most energy-intensive and carbon-emission-intensive activities. This paper provides quantitative evidence for energy conservation and environmental protection focused policies. China{\textquoteright}s security for energy supply is singled out as a serious issue for government policy-makers, and we suggest that government should harmonize the relationships between stakeholders to determine rational strategies.},
	url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421505003022},
	author = {Wei, Yi-Ming and Liu, Lan-Cui and Fan, Ying and Wu, Gang}
}
