StayGrounded_net, 3 months ago

#Aircraft #noise can lead to serious health problems, from heart disease to mental health issues, sleep disturbance and hearing damage.

E.g. estimates say night-time aircraft noise near Frankfurt airport leads to 23,400 hospitalisations and 3,400 deaths a year.

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StayGrounded_net, 3 months ago

Air quality limits exist for particulate matter - but not for ultrafine particles (#UFP)!

As they are tiny, UFP penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream. This affects millions of people, not only those living around an #airport but also several kilometres downwind.

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StayGrounded_net, 3 months ago

According to the latest estimate, ozone and PM alone cause ~74,300 premature deaths globally per year, this doesn't include all aircraft emissions

Kerosene is not subject to the same standards as car fuel: reducing its sulphur content would limit dangerous levels of UFP

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StayGrounded_net, 3 months ago

Aircraft noise, emissions and the related health issues fall disproportionately on low-income communities surrounding airports, and airport workers - while those flying frequently are mostly the wealthy.

#ClimateJustice

📷 @ukblm

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