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Over one out of five Europeans are exposed to harmful long-term noise from road, rail and air transport.

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Video. How is noise pollution affecting EU citizens and their children?

Updated: 24/01/2025 - 16:16 GMT+1

More than 20% of EU citizens live in areas where traffic noise levels harm health. The European Court of Auditors claims lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution.

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