September 2024 For anyone directly impacted by aviation noise, it comes as no surprise that noise is a public health hazard
For anyone directly impacted by aviation noise, it comes as no surprise that noise is a public health hazard. Articles and studies about the negative impacts of aviation and transportation noise on human health and the environment continue to be published in scientific journals and in the news. Here are a few recent examples (and more are on our website here):
Airplane Noise May be Bad for your Health, Boston University Press. “Research shows that exposure to aircraft noise is tied to a higher body mass index, which can increase risk of heart attack and stroke.”
Transportation Noise Pollution and Cardiovascular Health, Circulation Research, April 25, 2024.
Aviation is a Health Issue, European Union Against Aircraft Nuisance (UECNA)
What can YOU do to help? Besides being a supporting member of MCQSC (thank you!) – please consider becoming a member of the national non-profit group, Quiet Communities (QC). QC is the only nationwide organization that promotes quiet as a valuable natural resource and works to reduce harmful noise and related pollution from aviation (airplanes, helicopters), other sources (leaf-blowers, motorcycles) and in indoor environments (restaurants, hospitals). They believe that a quieter, healthier world is possible and should be accessible to everyone.
You can help to grow this movement by:
Becoming a member. Join here.
Following Quiet Communities. Sign up here to receive the Quiet Matters® newsletter and news on noise in your inbox. And follow QC on Linkedin, FB, Instagram, Twitter – like and share their posts.
Together, let’s make the world a quieter place for all.
Is there any hope from the U.S. Judicial system? You can find out by attending this webinar: “Turbulence Ahead? Supreme Court Rulings & Environmental Law” Webinar: September 24, Tuesday - 11:30am to 1:00pm PT
Register for the webinar, link here.
Two of the most impactful Federal administrative law opinions in decades were released from the Supreme Court recently: Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, and Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This FREE webinar will explore what Loper Bright and Corner Post might mean for legal challenges regarding aviation environmental issues such as noise and air quality.
The webinar features an overview of the cases and a question/answer session. All audiences are invited to attend e.g., grassroots community individuals/groups, researchers, media, consultants, aviation industry, etc.
The webinar is hosted by the Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA) and CJSC, LLC Consultants
Panelists:
Darlene Yaplee: Co-founder and President of the Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA)
Chris Musei-Sequeira: Founder and Principal of CJSC, LLC; former Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters environmental protection specialist
Barbara Lichman, Ph.D: Shareholder and attorney at Buchalter
Steven Taber: Partner and attorney at Leech Tishman
