Dear Colleagues,

Over the last decades, all countries have pursued an ambitious climate policy, thus showing a growing concern about climate change, global warming, drought, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, or pollution.  Water, air, and soil pollution caused by gas emissions directly affect human health, but also the global economy. As people’s ability to adapt to novel changes becomes increasingly difficult, globally, they are constantly trying to reduce their levels of greenhouse gas emissions or other polluters in a variety of ways. Environmental taxes, in general, and energy taxes, in particular, are considered effective tools, being recommended by specialists, among other instruments used in environmental policy. On the other hand, public subsidies, tax reduction on investments in green energy or other financial incentives are largely used. Nowadays,  the role of government intervention through combined policies is more important, since in this field (environmental area), the role of private sector is limited, due, for example, to the dispersion of investments or even the lack of funds. The link between environmental and public health is more important, since the state and disequilibrium of environment has direct impact on the state of human health (pollution on air and food is directly linked to a large area of diseases).  

We are interested in research related to impact factors on environmental changes, the role of public policies on environmental state, the link and impact of the environmental instability to public health, innovations on both sectors (environmental and health).  

In this framework, the research articles, original papers, and reviews in this area of study are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Hab. Bogdan Firtescu

Section Editors