TagAcademic Journals(14)
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2022-08-20The Effect of Occupational Exposures to Aircraft Ultrafine Particles on Acute Cardiorespiratory Health, and Control Using Personal Protective Equipment
★A University of Washington thesis presentation by Mariah Dittmore examining the short-term cardiorespiratory health effects of exposure to aircraft-related ultrafine pollution in communities. The research builds on previous studies showing increased inflammatory markers from aircraft pollution exposure. -
2026-04-28Noisequest logo
Logo image for NoiseQuest, featuring the word ‘NOISE’ in blue letters with an airplane silhouette incorporated into the design. This appears to be the branding logo for the NoiseQuest website at Penn State University. -
2025-10-03Urban Ultrafine Particles – Advisory Group Meeting
Meeting agenda for University of Washington advisory group focused on urban ultrafine particles research. The 3-hour meeting covers partner updates, UW research highlights, policy landscape review, regional monitoring enhancements, and open forum discussion to address knowledge gaps from the MOV-UP study. -
2025-10-01Impacts of Aviation Emissions on Air Quality Near Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts – Results of a Two-Season Monitoring Campaign
A comprehensive study measuring ultrafine particles, lead, and other air pollutants from aviation emissions at Hanscom Field across four surrounding Massachusetts towns. The study found that UFP concentrations were up to two-fold higher at downwind sites and often exceeded WHO guidelines, with the highest impacts in Bedford and Lexington. -
2023-05-08Long-term exposure to ultrafine particles and natural and cause-specific mortality
A scientific study examining the association between long-term exposure to ultrafine particles (UFP) and mortality in the Netherlands. The study followed 10.8 million adults from 2013-2019 and found significant associations between UFP exposure and natural, cardiovascular, respiratory, and lung cancer mortality. -
2022-12-05The FAA’s 65 dBA DNL is not a safe noise exposure level for the American public
Academic paper presented at the 183rd Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America arguing that the FAA’s 65 dBA day-night average sound level standard is not safe for public health. The paper discusses how the EPA calculated safer levels at 55 dB for outdoor activities and 45 dB for indoor activities, and examines the non-auditory -
2022-10-05Atmosphere 2022: UWDEOHS Healthy Air, Healthy Schools
A study examining the effectiveness of portable HEPA filters in reducing ultrafine particles (UFPs) from aircraft and traffic sources in five schools near Sea-Tac International Airport. The research found that HEPA cleaners significantly reduced indoor UFP concentrations to one-half to one-tenth of outdoor levels. Atmosphere 2022: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/10/1623 -
2022-10-05
Indoor air quality intervention in schools: effectiveness of a portable hepa filter deployment in five schools impacted by roadway and aircraft pollution sources
A study examining the effectiveness of portable HEPA filters in reducing ultrafine particles (UFPs) from aircraft and traffic sources in five schools near Sea-Tac International Airport. The research found that HEPA cleaners significantly reduced indoor UFP concentrations to one-half to one-tenth of outdoor levels. -
2020-01-10Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of Traffic Noise with a Focus on Nighttime Noise and the New WHO Noise Guidelines
A comprehensive review examining the cardiovascular health impacts of traffic noise exposure, with particular emphasis on nighttime noise effects. The study discusses WHO guidelines, mechanistic pathways involving oxidative stress and vascular dysfunction, and epidemiological evidence linking noise exposure to heart disease, stroke, and other cardiometabolic conditions. -
2016-07-01Environmental Justice, before and after Executive Order 12898: What are agencies doing, how well are they doing it, and what else can be done?
This paper examines environmental justice requirements, best practices, and challenges facing federal agencies since Executive Order 12898. It explores the gap in EJ implementation after the order’s issuance, analyzes case studies from Porter Ranch and Flint, and proposes stopgap measures for consistent federal EJ compliance.