Renewable energy and environmental pollution in Iraq...the reality and transition policies

Abstract

Humanity in the modern era is facing a continuous rise in the consumption rates of fossil energy sources, which has led to the depletion of these resources and increased levels of environmental pollution, especially through the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide, contributing to the exacerbation of the global warming phenomenon. This phenomenon has become one of the most significant challenges threatening global environmental balance and impacting economic and social development pathways. Hence, there has been a shift towards adopting transformation policies in the energy sector, by enhancing reliance on renewable energies as clean, safe, and environmentally friendly alternatives. In this context, the research seeks to analyze the reality of renewable energy economics in Iraq and its position within environmental policies, addressing the study of transition policies and the reduction of these harmful emissions and environmental pollution. The research problem lies in the need to diagnose the effectiveness of transition policies in renewable energy economics and their potential to reduce environmental pollution in Iraq, amid the continued reliance on fossil fuels as a primary source of energy, despite the availability of natural and technical resources. The research found that the transition in renewable energy.