Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
In Spain, the sub-sector Field Burning of Agricultural Residues (part of Agriculture) was responsible for 0.03 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 0.009% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.87 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have decreased by 97%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.03 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.
What is part of this sector? Emissions from the combustion of cereal straw and residual wood from vineyards in open fields.
This sub-sector accounts for 0.1% of Agriculture emissions in Spain.
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