CO2 emissions from electricity generation in Ecuador during the period 2012-2022.

Abstract

The greenhouse effect is a natural process without which life on the planet would not be possible. The objective of this study was to identify the carbon dioxide and water vapor related to the greenhouse effect that keep the temperature of the atmosphere stable. For this purpose, a quantitative methodology based on the use of descriptive and field research was employed to detail the assumption under study among the independent variable, However, prior to 1950, the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide never exceeded 330 ppm. Today, global carbon dioxide emissions have increased by almost 50% since 1990. Several initiatives are currently underway to halt global warming. To meet its international commitments, Ecuador has developed different initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This stands out in the energy sector through changes in the energy matrix with the implementation of hydroelectric, wind and renewable energy projects. Initiatives such as the use of biofuels to generate electricity in the Galapagos Islands, the replacement of incandescent light bulbs with energy-saving bulbs, improved energy efficiency in oil production, and the generation of electricity from residual biomass.