ASPECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGES

Abstract

Climate changes influence both human health and the environment in which they live. Tools to anticipate and prevent influences caused by climate changes are necessary in order to face the potential threats posed by these changes. Worsening environmental conditions affect regional mobility. Climate changes modify the distribution of the environmental pollutants. The article presents the situation of air pollutant emissions in the European Union and Romania. The quality of life and health is dependent on the condition of the environment. Preventing environmental degradation is one of the environmental policies' objectives. Thus, the article presents an analysis of the costs of environmental protection for European Union Member States. A balanced economic growth can be achieved through the application of protective measures and improvement of the environment that take into account the influence of the climate changes.