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The impact of transport noise on the the reading ability and behaviour of children is the subject of a new research briefing. Compiled by the European ...
The research briefing is about "the impact of transport noise on the the reading ability and behaviour of children."
The briefing was "Compiled by the European Environment Agency (EEA)."
The briefing is "based on data submitted by EEA member countries under the EU's Environmental Noise Directive."
Children in areas with transport noise "tend to score lower on reading comprehension and face more behavioural challenges."
"Over half a million children in Europe experience impaired reading ability due to environmental noise from road, rail and air transport."
"Almost 60,000 cases in Europe of behavioural difficulties in children are due to environmental noise generated from transport."
Impaired reading ability and behavioral difficulties "can be largely prevented through interventions to reduce environmental noise at homes and schools."
The report outlines "interventions that can reduce exposure to transport noise - including considering noise in planning, building orientation, landscaping and engineering measures."
The impact of transport noise on the the reading ability and behaviour of children is the subject of a new research briefing. Compiled by the European Environment Agency (EEA), it is based on data submitted by EEA member countries under the EU's Environmental Noise Directive. Key messages of the review include:
Those cases of impaired reading ability and behavioural difficulties can be largely prevented through interventions to reduce environmental noise at homes and schools. The report outlines interventions that can reduce exposure to transport noise - including considering noise in planning, building orientation, landscaping and engineering measures.
The Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) have consulted on their round 4 Road Noise Action Plan covering 2023 – 28.
Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry into Airport Expansion and Climate and nature targets noise recommendations
Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.
Outcome of Welsh Government consultation on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
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