CO2 emissions from transport soar as electricity prices fall in Spain, according to an analysis

An analysis by Energía y Sociedad shows how the distribution of carbon dioxide emissions in Spain has changed over the last three decades, with a sharp drop in the electricity sector and sustained growth in transport.

CO2 emissions from transport are soaring as electricity prices fall in Spain, according to an analysis. In recent months, Spain has experienced a worrying trend in relation to its emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), a main greenhouse gas responsible for climate change. This phenomenon raises questions about the energy and mobility dynamics in Spain, as well as the challenges it faces in meeting its environmental and decarbonization commitments. Transport has traditionally been one of the largest emitters of CO₂ in Spain, accounting for approximately 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions. However, in recent months, data show a substantial increase in emissions from this sector. Factors such as the post-pandemic economic recovery, the increase in the use of private vehicles and an increase in tourism activity have contributed to this increase. The analysis concludes that, while the advances in the electricity sector are encouraging, they are not enough on their own. The transport sector must be the focus of new policies and concrete actions to curb its increase in emissions. Only through a joint and coordinated effort will it be possible to achieve a more sustainable and resilient economy.

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