Spaniards are increasingly aware of the need to protect the environment effectively, and not just with words, but with specific laws and even sacrificing some of their economic growth. The latest research from the comprehensive survey “Spanish values, attitudes and environmental behavior” conducted by BBVA shows that: ecological beliefs run steadily in societyalthough stronger in young people, regardless of ideologies, age or social background.
Perhaps the most comprehensive survey on this subject in Spain reveals that: Climate change is assumed to be a man-made process for 80% of the population88% of respondents believe that the current consumption system contributes to the acceleration of this phenomenon.
38% believe in climate change It will affect the citizens of Spain “a lot”and the other 50% believe it will affect them “fairly”.
These and other parameters have clearly been increasing support percentages since the beginning of the decade. Even the most ambitious and sensitive measures to combat environmental destruction are gaining increasing acceptance.
For example, 57% of respondents agree that all necessary measures are taken, even if it means a reduction in economic growth.. This percentage represents an increase of 17 percentage points over the 2008 survey, while the other 33% only support measures that do not significantly affect them.
support for raising taxes
For example, just over half of those surveyed participate in raising taxes on consumption or income statements to protect the environment. especially, a 54% of the interviewees confirm that they are “strongly in favor” or “highly in favor” of these tax increases. in both cases.
The survey, conducted on a national territory basis of 4,500 people, shows that Spaniards have a high level of environmental knowledge. The rate of those who think that the statement “The main cause of climate change is greenhouse gas emissions” is correct is 81%.
to be taken into account If the current environmental problems are “serious”, it gets an average of 8.6 out of 10.represents one point more than in the survey fifteen years ago. Pollution of seas and rivers are the most pressing problems, followed by increases in industrial waste, climate change and forest fires.
The study also analyzes individual behavior and behavior related to consumption. Like this, 90% feel that the purchase of multipack products contributes a lot or a lot to accelerating climate change. Other contributing factors to global warming are excessive energy consumption at home (80%), overcrowding in tourism (77%), traveling by car (76%) and eating meat (60%).
At least when the answers given are taken into account, the Spanish society shows that it has become more conscious in recent years. 83% of them say that they always or often consume seasonal products, avoid using plastic bags when shopping (81%) and limit water and electricity consumption at home (79%).
Making electricity contracts with companies that supply them with renewable energy is gaining ground. already a 24% of respondents claiming to have their homes contracted with green power companiesand. 44% say they install systems to control energy consumption at home, and 12% say they install solar panels.
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