Bucks Residents For Responsible Airport Management
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Reports & Studies
Noise Impacts
Kids Near Airports Don't Read as Well Experts at Cornell University report on their study of the impact of noise on children.
Airport noise is harmful to the health and well-being of children Noise may cause lifelong problems, latest Cornell study shows.
Students' Work Suffers O'Hare area schools sue airport. $1.8 million spent to soundproof one building.
Entire Kentucky Town Relocated in Unique Airport Noise Buyout New York Times
Pollution
Flying Off Course Executive summary of the National Resource Defense Council's study of the environmental impact of airports.
AReCO on Airport Pollution A study of airport pollution impacts on the public by the Alliance of Residents Concerning O'Hare, Inc. (AReCO).
Airports: Deadly Neighbors Full text of an article in the Earth Island Journal details the toxic impacts of airports.
Children and Pollution
A recent study shows that children are more susceptible
to airborne particles.
Brain Tumors Near Airports Two articles regarding tumor clusters under study near Seattle-Tacoma airport.
Measuring and Modeling The Effects of Aviation on the Atmosphere Even though most aircraft fly in so-called 'flight corridors', the effects of their emissions on atmospheric composition and chemistry propagate far beyond these regions and may even affect climate.
Property Values
The Impacts of An Airport on Property Values An editorial looks at the logic and data on how airports impact property values. An FAA study is referenced.
Avigation Easements Homeowners may be required to give up their right to sue for aircraft related damages.