For the NEPA review, we submitted our Letter of Concern with 40+ ally organizations and 7,006 individual signatures.
No Added Harm From
SeaTac Airport Service Expansion
87,000 more flights added to the current 420,000
Noise and air pollution cause heart problems. Air pollution causes lung problems and more.
Lifespans are 1.7 to 5 years shorter if you live close to SeaTac Airport.
Aviation emissions/greenhouse gas emissions are changing our planet: making it hotter in our communities.
The 419,761 affected residents are mostly people of color (64%) and immigrants and refugees (29%).
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The Harms
Environmental Harms
SeaTac Flights Put Out Harmful Pollutants…
According to the EPA, people exposed to toxic air pollutants at sufficient concentrations and durations may have an increased chance of getting cancer or experiencing other serious health effects.
Climate Harms
SeaTac air traffic produces significant amounts of greenhouse gases (Carbon Emissions)
SeaTac air traffic produces dangerous levels of air pollutants that contribute to the warming of the atmosphere. Aviation emissions were responsible for 15% of King County’s total emissions.
Health Harms
Air and noise pollution from SeaTac airplanes is causing harm to our communities
Communities within 10 miles of the airport have life expectancies 1.7 to 5.0 years shorter than the rest of King County as well as higher rates of heart disease, lung disease, stroke, and premature birth.
How many flights?
SeaTac Airport had 450,000 take offs and landings before Covid.
In 2023 it had 420,000 take offs and landings.
SeaTac Airport Takeoffs and Landings
Our Coalition
Thank you for joining the movement!
For the NEPA 12-13-24 public comment period, our coalition was joined by over 40 organizations and 7,000 community members in raising concerns to the Port of Seattle over SeaTac Airport service expansion.
WHAT WE DO WITH COMMUNITY
Community Engagement & Education
With our community partners, we table at community events and hold meetings to share with you Fix The Harm and No Added Harm Information so you can take action.
Youth Outreach & Engagement
With our Youth Organizer and partners, we share information with our youth and engage them in community science activities so they can empower themselves.
Building A Strong Community Voice
SeaTac Airport will release their service expansion plan (SAMP) near the end of this year for public comment.
Sign and gather signatures for the FIX THE HARM and NO ADDED HARM letter. We want SeaTac Airport to hear our concerns loud and clear.
Library & Activity Kits
Learn from these articles about aviation/airport impacts and solutions on:
- Environmental
- Health
- Climate
- Equity Issues
Self-Guided Activities:
- Measuring air and noise pollution
- How to Gather Signatures
- How to Table
- How to Hold House Meetings