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The Economic and Environmental Importance of Using Nuclear Energy to Generate Electricity
Abeer Mohamed Abdel Razek Youssef
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2023
Pages:
30-41
Received:
17 March 2023
Accepted:
18 April 2023
Published:
15 June 2023
Abstract: 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.
Abstract: 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 incr...
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A Review Article: Economic Advantages of Biogas Production in Afghanistan
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2023
Pages:
42-45
Received:
29 May 2023
Accepted:
16 June 2023
Published:
6 July 2023
Abstract: Biogas production will be a well-established technology and valorization of organic residues throughout the whole province of Afghanistan. As it is the end product of a biologically mediated process, named anaerobic digestion, the different microorganisms follow diverse metabolic pathways to decompose the organic matter. The wide process will be applied to provide heat and power in households. The purpose of this study was to find out the benefits of biogas production in Afghanistan. So, the existence of abundant waste materials resources of biogas can rapidly grow the production of biogas in Afghanistan and create new achievements as the main biogas plant. As large advanced bioenergy companies. The huge authentic potential of Afghanistan with the resource of biogas makes the highest opportunity to produce this energy, as it is widely used as household energy. For instance, for supplying the required power for lighting, warming, and cooking foods in villages far from the gas network, generating income, and reducing the cost of transmission from cities to villages, ability to set up simple and low-cost biogas production units in rural, preventing the production of greenhouse gases from the waste disposal site; reducing the use of fossil fuels, and creating employment in the rural sector is the benefit.
Abstract: Biogas production will be a well-established technology and valorization of organic residues throughout the whole province of Afghanistan. As it is the end product of a biologically mediated process, named anaerobic digestion, the different microorganisms follow diverse metabolic pathways to decompose the organic matter. The wide process will be ap...
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A Comparison of Technical Efficiencies for Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Used by Green Gram Farmers in Tharaka South Sub County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
Mathenge Beatrice Mugure,
Gathungu Geofrey Kingori,
Dennis K. Muriithi
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, June 2023
Pages:
46-58
Received:
2 June 2023
Accepted:
20 June 2023
Published:
6 July 2023
Abstract: Kenya has experienced effects of climate change because most of the arable land is rain-fed yet the economy is dependent on agriculture. Climate change greatly affects crop production and has constrained legume yield globally. Green gram is an important and appropriate legume for Arid and Semiarid Lands (ASALs) as a source of livelihood yet climate change has been observed in these areas and has caused a fall in green gram yield. Adjusting to climate change at the farm level has resulted in rising income and yield as well as economic development. Farmers in Tharaka South Sub County have been vigorous in mitigating against climate variability but information on cost effective and efficient strategies is still inadequate to enable them make informed choices. This study aimed at comparing the technical efficiencies of various climate change adaptation strategies practiced by green gram farmers in in Tharaka South Sub County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya for the period 2017-2021. Primary data was sourced from 390 households obtained using stratified random sampling technique. Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier method was used to determine technical efficiency of the various climate change adaptation strategies practiced by farmers. The findings of the study showed that most farmers (92.73%) had adjusted to climate change and further analysis showed that farmers who did not adapt to climate change recorded low yield. The model findings on technical efficiency levels of the climate adaptation strategies utilized by small holder green gram farmers showed that adaptation is an important factor explaining efficiency differentials among farmers. Use of minimum tillage was the most efficient adaptation strategy with a technical efficiency of 75.58% while use of irrigation was the least efficient strategy with a technical efficiency of 67.51%. The study concluded that though minimum tillage was the most technical efficient strategy to deal with climate change farmers should use a multiple of strategies to increase efficiency and enhance resilience in green gram production.
Abstract: Kenya has experienced effects of climate change because most of the arable land is rain-fed yet the economy is dependent on agriculture. Climate change greatly affects crop production and has constrained legume yield globally. Green gram is an important and appropriate legume for Arid and Semiarid Lands (ASALs) as a source of livelihood yet climate...
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