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2024-11-12
What are PFAS and why are they harmful? A comic strip explains
FMeredith Li-Vollmer Leer en Español We’re learning that some chemicals found in common household products are alarmingly toxic. This is the first comic in a series about a group of chemicals known as “Forever Chemicals” or PFAS, short for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These chemicals are used in a wide variety of every-day products -
2024-06-28King County Burien Air Purifier Giveaway!
Public Health Seattle & King County, the City of Burien, and Eco Infinity Nation co-hosted a free air purifier giveaway on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burien Library, 400 SW 152nd St.; Burien residents could receive a free air purifier by completing a five-minute survey while supplies lasted. -
2023-06-29
2023 Community Health asks for Seattle/King County Department of Health
Some research we would like to see from Seattle/King County Department of Health, including indoor air quality and the efficacy of Port Packages both old and new. The article discusses how politics tends to shift the focus of research and concludes with the need for Magic Wand Experiments--an open discussion of what work is truly needed--in order to move the process forward. -
2023-05-30Community health & airport operations noise & air pollution: The King County health study
The King County Health Study, conducted by Ramboll on behalf of King County's local health jurisdiction, examines the public health impacts of Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) Airport operations on surrounding communities. Funded at $125,000 over two years, the study analyzes existing health data, reviews scientific literature on airport-related noise and air pollution, and incorporates a University of Washington study on ultrafine particulate matter near the airport. The report also profiles community health within one-, five-, and ten-mile radii of the airport and offers recommendations for addressing identified health concerns. -
Kris Johnson presentation on 1109 Community Health Report
A community presentation on the health effects of airport-related pollutants, held in a church sanctuary (decorated for the Easter/Alleluia season). Two screens flanking the altar display a slide titled "What pollutants result from airport operations and what are the health effects?" with a body-diagram graphic, while a speaker addresses the seated congregation/audience. -
2023-05-10Community health and airport operations-related noise and air pollution
A May 2023 presentation by Public Health Seattle and King County examines how noise and air pollution from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) affect surrounding communities. The report covers community health profiles, the current strength of scientific evidence, a University of Washington study on ultrafine particles (UFP), and recommendations for addressing health impacts. Notably, the airport's neighboring communities are disproportionately home to people of color, with 75% of King County's Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 73% of Black/African American residents living in those areas. -
Steve Edmiston vs Port of Seattle 2022.09.29 Order Setting Civil Case Schedule
https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=node/420/3189608/FV-Public-Case-Documents-Portal https://dja-prd-ecexap1.kingcounty.gov/?q=Home Steve Edmiston Civil Case Type 2: 22 – 2 – 15797 – 6 desk.correspondence@kingcounty.gov General Clerk Office Questions: 206-296-9300 Records Requests Questions: 206-477-0691 -
2023-03-29Community health & airport operations noise & air pollution: The King County Health Study
The King County Health Study is a publicly funded research effort that examines how SeaTac Airport operations affect the health of surrounding communities through noise and air pollution. The study analyzes existing health data within one, five, and ten miles of the airport, reviews scientific literature on airport-related health effects, and incorporates findings from a University of Washington study on ultrafine particulate matter. It concludes with recommendations for addressing health impacts linked to airport operations. -
2023-01-30
Burien City Council presentation by Dr. Kris Johnson
This is not a health impact study The presentation refers to the following study: Community Health and Airport Operations Related Noise and Air Pollution: Report to the Legislature in Response to Washington State HOUSE BILL 1109 Mayor Sofia Aragon [57:17] Okay, so our next presentation is a public health presentation related to airport and aircraft -
