Zero Pollution: EU urges stronger action on noise reduction

Noise represents the second biggest environmental health threat in Europe after air pollution, with over 100 million citizens, or 20% of the EU population exposed to excessive noise levels. The most disruptive noise comes from road, rail and air traffic.

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.  

The report highlights approaches for the main transport sectors responsible for noise disturbance. It also stresses that different actors must be involved – the national level, relevant authorities, and innovative transport mode and transport infrastructure operators – to further engage in reducing noise in technologies and products from the outset.

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Information on the new proposals is available here.