Project title: Why is Spain one of the countries that pollutes the most?

Team: Detectives del Clima Virgen de Gracia

Colegio Virgen de Gracia   Granada   Spain   3 Student’s age: 12-13 years old

Why is Spain one of the countries that pollutes the most?

Spain is one of the most polluting nations due to the uncontrolled industrial and touristic activity it has had in recent decades.
Greenhouse gas emissions are high and the air quality in cities such as Madrid and Barcelona is alarmingly poor, with pollution levels regularly exceeding the limits set by the EU. In addition, waste management has been a chronic problem, leaving tons of waste in landfills for years. Although efforts have been made to remedy these issues, the damage has already been done, and Spain still has a long way to go in its fight against pollution.

Spain is one of the European countries with the highest greenhouse gas emissions. Some factors contributing to this include:
– Transportation: The use of private cars is very common in Spain, especially in large cities, which increases CO2 emissions. In addition, road freight transport is very common in the country.
– Dependence on fossil fuels: Spain is a country highly dependent on oil and natural gas, which contributes to increased greenhouse gas emissions.
– Energy: Although there has been an increase in the generation of renewable energy in recent years, Spain still depends to a large extent on nuclear energy and the burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity.
– Agriculture and livestock: Agriculture and livestock are two sectors that emit large amounts of greenhouse gases, especially methane, a very powerful greenhouse gas. Spain is one of the largest producers of meat and dairy products in Europe, which contributes to this emission.

There are several solutions we can contribute to reduce pollution in Spain:
– Promote the use of more sustainable means of transportation: We can use bicycles, walk, or use public transportation instead of using private cars.
– Save energy: We can reduce energy consumption at home by turning off lights and appliances when we’re not using them, and switching to energy-efficient LED bulbs.
– Use renewable energy: We can install solar panels or use other renewable energy sources in our homes to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
– Reduce consumption of meat and dairy products: We can opt for a more plant-based diet and reduce consumption of meat and dairy products, which are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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