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Characterization of annual average traffic-related air pollution levels (particle number,1 black carbon, nitrogen dioxide, PM2.5 , carbon dioxide) in the greater Seattle area from a2 year-long mobile monitoring campaign 2021.09.18.2 (pre-print)
Washington Tracking Network
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Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of Traffic Noise with a Focus on Nighttime Noise and the New WHO Noise Guidelines
Sounding the alarm: How noise hurts the heart
Loud road and air traffic has been linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. Scientists are uncovering new details about how what you hear stresses the cardiovascular system. By Cypress Hansen In 2011, Germany’s Frankfurt Airport — the country’s busiest — unveiled its fourth runway. The addition sparked major
Beacon Hill Air & Noise Pollution Community Meeting Zoom Video
The Relationship between Airplane Emissions & Pre-Mature Births
SKCDOH Community Health and Airport Operations Related Pollution Report December 2020
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This study is part of what is broadly known as 'The Commerce Study'. The reference to HB 1109 (2019) refers to the fact that it was funded by a Budget Proviso. All such funding is voted on in an omnibus spending bill (HB 1109) in Sections 129, 221, 1011 and 1502 (UW DEOHS)
This study is part of what is broadly known as 'The Commerce Study'. The reference to HB 1109 (2019) refers to the fact that it ...
Fetal Health Negatively Impacted by Airplane Noise
The likelihood of having a low birth weight (LBW) baby is increased if the mother lives close to the airport, in the direction of the runway, and is exposed to noise levels over the 55 dB threshold, a new University of Colorado Denver study found. Results come from a study conducted by Laura Argys, PhD,
Lessons Learned From Remote Working During Covid-19: Can The Government Save Money Through Maximizing Efficient Use Of Leased Space?
