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From Ashes to Action: Economic Growth, Ecological Footprint, and Forest Fire Resilience in Advanced and Emerging Economies

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By Laxita Soontha, Noida Campus, Mohammad Younus Bhat
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1 Introduction Forests are essential to global ecosystem stability, providing indispensable services like timber, carbon sequestration, climate regulation, and recreational opportunities (Li and Managi 2024; Gamfeldt et al. 2013; Mori 2017). However, forest degradation has accelerated, with global tree cover loss reaching 459 million hectares (Mha), representing 12% of the world's canopy as of 2000.
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Preserving health, protecting economies: Mitigating the impact of forest fires on healthcare expenditure and environmental sustainability

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By Mohammad Younus Bhat, Laxita Soontha
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Forest fires release harmful pollutants, endangering public health and incurring substantial healthcare costs. This study empirically investigates the environment-health-economy relationship, utilizing a robust MM-QR approach. Findings divulge that economic growth, urbanization, and tourism drive healthcare expenditure, while environmental factors like forest fires, resource depletion, species extinction, and environmental policy stringency also increase health spending.
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