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A report published last week by the European Environment Agency finds that long-term exposure to transport noise in Europe is linked to a wide range of ...
A report was published last week by the European Environment Agency.
Long-term exposure to transport noise in Europe is linked to "cardiovascular diseases, mental illness, diabetes and even premature death."
Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the effects of noise.
Noise exposure in children contributes to "reading impairment, behavioural problems and obesity."
Noise pollution from transport sources results in annual economic costs of "0.6% of the total gross domestic product (GDP)" each year.
The report is based on reporting by EEA Member States under the EU’s Environmental Noise Directive.
Underwater noise pollution from shipping, offshore construction, and marine exploration disrupts marine life.
Areas with the highest underwater noise exposure in Europe include parts of the English Channel.
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A report published last week by the European Environment Agency finds that long-term exposure to transport noise in Europe is linked to a wide range of negative impacts on our health including cardiovascular diseases, mental illness, diabetes and even premature death. It children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the effects of noise and new research finds noise exposure in children contributes to reading impairment, behavioural problems and obesity. The report says noise pollution from transport sources results in annual economic costs of at 0.6% of the total gross domestic product (GDP) each year.
The report is based on reporting by EEA Member States under the EU’s Environmental Noise Directive and looks at the impact on human health and impacts of noise on biodiversity and protected natural areas. Underwater noise pollution from shipping, offshore construction and marine exploration also disrupts marine life particularly in species in Europe’s waters that rely on sound for survival such as whales and dolphins. Areas with the highest underwater noise exposure in Europe include parts of the English Channel.
EU’s Environmental Noise Directive
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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