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In the first quarter of 2025, greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union reached 900 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2-eq), marking a 3.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when emissions were 871 million tons. During this time, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the EU also grew by 1.2%, according to recently published data from Eurostat.
The rise in emissions has been primarily attributed to two sectors. The supply of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning showed a notable increase of 13.6%, while the residential sector increased its emissions by 5.6%. However, there were sectors that managed to reduce their carbon footprints. Manufacturing, transportation and storage, and agriculture, forestry, and fishing reported decreases of 0.2%, 2.9%, and 1.4%, respectively.
The country-by-country analysis reveals that 20 of the 27 EU countries saw an increase in their emissions. Among the most affected are Bulgaria, Czechia, Cyprus, Poland, Hungary, and Greece, which all increased their emissions by more than 5%. On the other hand, Malta stood out with a reduction of 6.2%, followed by Finland at 4.4% and Denmark at 4.3%. It is interesting to note that among the countries that reduced their emissions, three (Estonia, Latvia, and Luxembourg) also experienced declines in their GDP, while Denmark, Finland, Malta, and Sweden achieved emissions reductions without sacrificing economic growth.
This situation highlights the complex relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the urgent need to implement more effective strategies to combat climate change and promote development that does not compromise the future of the planet.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
