TagUniversity Of Washington(12)
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2019-12-13Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles: The MOV-UP study report
★ 32The Mobile ObserVations of Ultrafine Particles (MOV-UP) study was a two-year project funded by the State of Washington to study air quality impacts of air traffic for communities located near and below the flight paths of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The University of Washington research team that led the study coordinated with local governments and solicited -
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. -
2026-01-26SB5652 – S-4461.1/26 AN ACT Relating to reducing environmental and health disparities and improving the health of Washington state residents in large port districts
Washington state legislation (PSSB 5652) establishing partnerships and grant programs to address aviation-related air quality and noise impacts on communities near airports. The bill requires the University of Washington to develop exposure maps and assess health impacts, directs the State Auditor to evaluate noise mitigation retrofits, and creates a mitigation grant program administered by the -
2026-01-19SB5652 SB-4052.1 Relating to reducing environmental and health disparities and improving the health of Washington state residents in large port districts
Washington State Senate Bill 5652 establishing partnerships and grant programs to address aviation-related air pollution and noise impacts on communities near airports. The bill requires the University of Washington to assess aviation impacts and directs the state auditor to evaluate Port of Seattle’s port package programs. AN ACT Relating to reducing environmental and health disparities -
2025-12-10Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use at a Washington State International Airport: Regional Air Quality Benefits
A research report conducted by the University of Washington’s Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences analyzing the regional air quality benefits of sustainable aviation fuel use at Sea-Tac Airport during 2024 under SB5447. Executive Summary This is the second annual University of Washington report mandated under SB 5447. The work presented here advances this -
2025-12-01
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use at a Washington State International Airport: Regional Air Quality Benefits
A research report analyzing the regional air quality benefits of sustainable aviation fuel use at a Washington State international airport during 2024. The study was conducted by the University of Washington’s Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. -
2025-03-03Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary – Bill Number 5652 SB Environment/port districts
A fiscal impact analysis for Senate Bill 5652 regarding environment and port districts, showing estimated operating expenditures primarily for the University of Washington ($506,650 per biennium for 2.0 FTEs) and indeterminate costs for local governments. The analysis covers three biennia from 2025-31 with no estimated cash receipts or capital budget impacts. -
ANES 2023 Program Information
Adapting for Tomorrow, Today While climate change is an urgent challenge for every sector, forcing businesses and people to rethink their actions, the airline industry and affected communities are also facing even deeper challenges in attempting to alleviate continued noise, health and climate change impacts. This year’s sessions will take a deep dive into how aviation noise and emissions assessments -
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Sea-Tac Airport exposes communities to unique kind of pollution, UW study says
SEATAC, Wash. – Planes landing at Sea-Tac Airport are polluting nearby communities and schools with a unique set of substances, a new University of Washington study confirms. The two-year project found that ultrafine particle pollution from aircraft landings within a 10-mile radius of the airport expose communities to more pollution over a larger area than