Carrascosa del Campo

Carrascosa del Campo is one of five villages comprising the municipality of Campos del Paraíso in the Cuenca province of Spain. Campos del Paraíso is a rural area with a population of approximately 600 inhabitants. The municipality is currently newsworthy due to local opposition to the proposed construction of biomethane plants in the area. Residents are concerned about the potential environmental and social impacts of these plants, arguing that the region is largely unspoiled and that the agricultural waste produced is minimal, consisting mainly of cereal straw. The opposition has organized protests and joined a broader movement against biomethane plants in rural Spain, expressing concerns about the industrialization of their communities and the potential disruption to their way of life. The situation highlights the tension between renewable energy development and the preservation of rural landscapes and livelihoods in depopulated areas of Spain.