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Airplanes
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Children living near airport found to have raised lead levels in blood
A study of children living near one such airport in US finds those within 1.5 kilometers are at highest risk
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Impact of aeroplane noise on mental and physical health: a quasi-experimental analysis
Objectives Historically, departures at New York City’s LaGuardia airport flew over a large sports complex within a park. During the US Open tennis games, flights were diverted to fly over a heavily populated foreign-born neighbourhood for roughly 2 weeks out of the year so that the tennis match was not disturbed (the ‘TNNIS’ departure).
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Aviation Impacts Solutions Summit
Summit to bring together communities, researchers and policymakers to develop solutions that promote health and well-being in airport communities
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Regional Aviation Baseline Study
Demand for take-offs and landings in the region is projected to double by 2050 from over 400,000 to over 800,000 per year. This is expected to result in a regional gap in service by 2050 that is roughly equivalent to all the passengers served at Sea-Tac in 2019.
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Overview of Sources and Characteristics of Nanoparticles in Urban Traffic-Influenced Areas
Atmospheric nanoparticles can be formed either via nucleation in atmosphere or be directly emitted to the atmosphere.
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A Geospatial Analysis of the Effects of Aviation Gasoline on Childhood Blood Lead Levels
Background: Aviation gasoline, commonly referred to as avgas, is a leaded fuel used in small aircraft. Recent concern about the effects of lead emissions from planes has motivated the U.S. Environmental Protection to consider regulating leaded avgas.
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Rumblings Over Flight-Path Plan
The FAA’s proposed “Four Post” flight-path plan would shift 100-120 daily jet overflights from Elliott Bay to northeast Seattle neighborhoods to increase Sea-Tac Airport’s capacity, sparking outcry from residents who fear increased noise pollution and safety risks.