Outlook to 2030 — Can the number of people affected by transport noise be cut by 30%?

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Series Details 13/2022, Number 13
Publication Date September 2022
ISBN 978-92-9480-496-9
ISSN 2467-3196
EC TH-AM-22-016-EN-Q
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Long-term exposure to noise harms physical and mental health. In Europe, the number of people affected by noise from transport is significant, with at least one in five exposed to chronic levels that can cause adverse health effects. Reducing the negative impacts of exposure to transport noise by 30% is a 2030 target under the European Commission's zero pollution plan. This briefing assesses the feasibility of reaching this target based on an optimistic and a less ambitious scenario. Results suggest it is unlikely that the target will be met, even with the implementation of substantial number of noise measures.

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  • https://doi.org/10.2800/985502
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European Environment Agency (EU EEA): News, 23/09/2022: EU unlikely to meet noise target by 2030 https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/eu-unlikely-to-meet-noise

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