Environmental Protection in Europe

Abstract

The paper presents the analysis of some indicators that capture important aspects regarding the protection of the environment. The indicators chosen were: environmental protection investment of the total economy, area of wooded land, protected areas, and protected forests, as well as air emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases from production activities and households. The results showed that the reduction of pollution both from productive activity and from the households of the population can lead to the mitigation of polluting emissions as well as to the preservation of biodiversity. Environmental protection investment is also an important help against pollution if they are applied effectively.