An empirical analysis of the role of China's exports on CO2 emissions

► We attempt to correct China's coal consumption data. ► We discover Granger Causality running from exports to CO2 emissions. ► We discover Granger Causality running from exports to trade-openness. ► Policies aimed at controlling exports can control CO2 emissions. ► Policies aimed at controlling coal consumption will affect exports and CO2 emissions.