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Understanding the Dynamics of Nuclear Power and the Reduction of CO2 Emissions

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Climate change and increasing global concerns about environmental emissions pose challenges for energy policymakers. Understanding the complex and dynamic nature of energy supply and demand systems is an essential prerequisite for effective policy decisions. In particular, meeting the targets of the reduction of CO2 emissions and achieving a low-carbon economy requires an integrated system-wide assessment of existing energy policies. Although, prior studies, utilizing various modeling and simulation methods and approaches, have been applied to explore the role of non-thermal power in the reduction of CO2 emissions in the PIS region, the long-term impact of increased nuclear generation in CO2 emissions reduction and achieving a low carbon economy of Pakistan still needs to be investigated.

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Notes

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    PIS: Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia.

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    INDCs: Intended Nationally Determined Contributions.

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    PA: Paris Agreement.

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    OECD: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

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    SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals.

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    CCS: Carbon Capture and Storage.

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Qudrat-Ullah, H. (2022). Simulation and Modeling in Service of Energy Systems. In: Understanding the Dynamics of Nuclear Power and the Reduction of CO2 Emissions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-04341-3_4

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