Efforts to Achieve Environmental Sustainability in Egypt

Mohamed Abdel Razek Youssef, Abeer; EL Adel, Reda; Adam, Hebatallah

doi:10.21608/ijmsbe.2022.272015

Efforts to Achieve Environmental Sustainability in Egypt

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Ain Shams University Doctoral Fellow - Faculty of Business Ain Shams University

² Professor of Economics - University Faculty of Business Ain Shams University

³ Assistant Professor- University Faculty of Business Ain Shams University

10.21608/ijmsbe.2022.272015

Abstract

The fossil fuel burning is the main culprit behind global warming
which resulted in greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions led by
carbon dioxide (CO2) emission, key contributor to environmental
pollution . The rising CO2 emissions intensity and global
warming complexities have raised the importance to focus on
alternative energy generation options. The serious concerns over
fossil fuel consumption, issue of energy security, and GHG
emissions challenges have brought attention to clean energy
sources among public and policy analysts as well.
Clean energy options (nuclear energy and renewable energy)
have emerged as alternate energy source and effective tools to
combat the hazards of climate change . As a part of the new
energy policy strategy, many countries are focusing on increasing
the share of nuclear energy supply to diversify energy supply,
reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels with volatile prices,
increase energy stability and security. Accordingly, the current
study contributes to expanding knowledge and starting to
improve Egypt's nuclear power infrastructure by investigating the
relationship between nuclear power, economic growth and CO2
emissions in the context of the experiences of the devastated
countries such as China and South Korea.

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