Air Quality – An Essential Componentof Quality of Life: The Case of The Republic of Moldova
Air Quality – An Essential Componentof Quality of Life: The Case of The Republic of Moldova

Author(s): Larisa Savga, Rodica Perciun, Vicoria Popa
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Public Administration, Rural and urban sociology, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: CEEOLPRESS
Keywords: air quality; climate change; pollution; sustainable development; EU standards; public health; environmental impact; Moldova;
Summary/Abstract: This chapter by Larisa Şavga, Rodica Perciun, and Viorica Popa addresses the critical issue of air quality and its impact on the quality of life in the Republic of Moldova. It explores the negative effects of climate change on sustainable development and the need for new economic models to address environmental imbalances. The chapter reviews the progress and challenges in reducing air pollution, referencing the European Environment Agency's reports on premature deaths related to pollution and the EU's Zero Pollution 2030 objectives. It discusses the historical and current state of air quality, the legislative framework, and the efforts to align Moldova's policies with EU standards. The authors also emphasize the importance of clean air for public health and the role of various pollutants in air quality degradation.

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