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More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise - which is a major environmental health risk
"More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise."
Harmful transport noise is a major environmental health risk.
The risk causes cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
The risk is also affecting ecosystems.
An event will be held in Brussels on June 24th.
The event's aim is to raise attention and exchange views on noise pollution.
The event marks the publication of the European Environment Agency report 'Noise in Europe 2025'.
The event is hosted by MEP Antonio Decaro in the European Parliament (Brussels).
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More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise - which is a major environmental health risk causing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and affecting ecosystems. An event in Brussels on June 24th aims to raise attention and exchange views on noise pollution, its impacts and solutions. It also marks the publication of the European Environment Agency flagship report ‘Noise in Europe 2025'. This provides comprehensive analysis and latest information on noise pollution based on reporting under the Environmental Noise Directive. The event in the European Parliament (Brussels) is hosted by MEP Antonio Decaro, the Chair of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety in the European Parliament, and co-organised by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Find out more here.
“A good practice guide to the assessment and rating of noise from battery energy storage systems and solar farms” draft is now out for consultation
IOA response to consulation proposing reducing the noise levels of fireworks available to the public
A new CIEH report looking at noise complaint data recommends consistent coding of complaints
New report from the Aviation Environment Federation examines night flights at 31 airports across Europe and the UK
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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