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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 new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
A UK strategy for the conservation of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) - has been published. It acknowledges that underwater noise sits alongside climate change and bycatch is a threat impacting these
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
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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