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23 lis 2020 · Around 100 million people are exposed to road traffic noise above 55 dB in the 33 member countries of the EEA (Figure 1). Of these, 32 million are exposed to very high noise levels (above 65 dB). Railways is the second largest source, with 19 million people exposed above 55 dB.
4 kwi 2022 · The study suggested that 60 million people are negatively affected by noise pollution, which is mostly caused by road traffic. The study analysed noise pollution levels in 749 cities across Europe and assessed their compliance with World Health Organisation (WHO) noise-level standards.
4 paź 2021 · The European Environment Agency has estimated that 109 million people in the EU-28 were exposed to road traffic noise levels of 55 dB Lden and higher, levels which are potentially damaging to human health. A project has identified some best measures to address transport noise pollution.
21 kwi 2023 · The 2030 target and commitments set out in the Zero Pollution Action Plan reinforced political momentum to intensify policies and legislative action to reduce noise pollution. Now, the priority is to address noise from transport by adding measures and practical interventions.
20 mar 2023 · The 2030 target and commitments set out in the Zero Pollution Action Plan reinforced political momentum to intensify policies and legislative action to reduce noise pollution. Now, the priority is to address noise from transport by adding measures and practical interventions.
10 paź 2024 · In 2022, exposure to noise from transport sources was estimated to impact the health and well-being of more than 100 million people in Europe. More than 20% of the EU-27 population lives in areas where road noise levels can cause adverse health effects.
25 kwi 2024 · Epidemiological studies have found that transportation noise increases the risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, with solid evidence for ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and stroke...
