ASPECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGES

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

AN OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS

Sustainable development requires better quality of life for present and future generations. Additional data is required to measure lasting progress, that tracks economic growth. The objectives that take these aspects into consideration should be accompanied by economic, social, environmental and demographic indicators. Thus, sustainable development indicators satisfy these requirements. The articles makes an analysis of the main indicators of sustainable development. Even though it is important to observe them at a macro, European level, it is necessary to take into consideration the specific situation existing at a local and regional level, as well. Equally important is the integration of objectives aimed at sustainable development into the national policies. Economic improvement can be achieved through jobs and sustainable consumption