Updated Noise Action Plan to assess health impacts of noise pollution

A public consultation has been launched to update Malta’s Noise Action Plan under the EU Environmental Noise Directive

A public consultation has been launched to update Malta’s Noise Action Plan (NAP) under the EU Environmental Noise Directive. Led by the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, the update will include further studies on the health risks of prolonged noise exposure, focusing on issues such as ischaemic heart disease, sleep disturbances, and heightened levels of annoyance.

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Source: Malta Today online, 7th Dec 2024