It contains a synthetic presentation of a comprehensive set of results of statistical surveys, the functioning sub-systems of the National Environmental Monitoring and administrative sources characterising the state, hazards and protection of the environment in 2015 compared to previous years. Data concerns the natural conditions and individual components of the environment, the issues related to waste, radiation and noise, the activities aimed at protecting and controlling the environment, the economic aspects of environmental protection, including investment outlays and material effects, as well as current costs.