Abstract Based on the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) theory, in this study, we tested the relationship of carbon emission and economic growth using the data of 17 countries belonging to APEC. The empirical results from panel data model show that carbon emissions of the countries do not meet the Environmental Kuznets Hypothesis. Furthermore, the differences between APEC members are compared by taking the real situation into consideration. It suggests that the carbon emission will not decrease automatically with the increase of per capita income, therefore, it is necessary for the government to control the total energy consumption and adjust the energy structure. To achieve that, promoting clean development mechanism and improving the input of R&D could be helpful.
2015, Vol. 12 
