The Economic and Environmental Importance of Using Nuclear Energy to Generate Electricity

Abeer Mohamed Abdel Razek Youssef

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The Economic and Environmental Importance of Using Nuclear Energy to Generate Electricity

Abeer Mohamed Abdel Razek Youssef

Published in International Journal of Economy, Energy and Environment (Volume 8, Issue 3)

Received: 17 March 2023 Accepted: 18 April 2023 Published: 15 June 2023

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The world seeks, in accordance with sustainable development priorities, to impose methodologies that contribute to maximizing the utilization of natural resources in obtaining energy. In view of the challenges resulting from the increased need for electric power and the high operational costs of obtaining conventional energy; Which requires an increase in the economic expenditures of the state in addition to the environmental pollution resulting from the use of petroleum materials in power generation, and the depletion of oil resources in light of the provision of natural resources that are less expensive and better for the environment and promote economic development at the global and national levels. In view of the continued rise in the global demand for energy, especially in economies that have grown rapidly in industrialization and developing economies, he turned the issue of energy availability and security into an important political issue and a major element for all international conferences and forums of the United Nations, which seek energy sustainability at the lowest costs and the use of clean and human-friendly energies and environment. Egypt faces a similar situation with its reliance on the traditional pattern of electric power generation, especially fossil fuels, as a major source of energy, in addition to the increasing consumption considering the large economic and population growth. This puts great pressure on its fossil fuel resources. In addition, the need for alternative energy is of strategic importance for the long-term prosperity and security of the energy supply.

Published in	International Journal of Economy, Energy and Environment (Volume 8, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijeee.20230803.11
Page(s)	30-41
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Keywords

Nuclear Energy, Fossil Fuels, Fuel Costs, Generate Electricity, Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Abeer Mohamed Abdel Razek Youssef. The Economic and Environmental Importance of Using Nuclear Energy to Generate Electricity. Int J Econ Energy Environ. 2023;8(3):30-41. doi: 10.11648/j.ijeee.20230803.11

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Abeer Mohamed Abdel Razek Youssef

Graduate Studies, Department of Economics, Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University, Giza, Egypt

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Abeer Mohamed Abdel Razek Youssef. The Economic and Environmental Importance of Using Nuclear Energy to Generate Electricity. Int J Econ Energy Environ. 2023;8(3):30-41. doi: 10.11648/j.ijeee.20230803.11

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