Hidden threat: Elevated pollution levels near regional airports

Courtesy EurekAlert! - Chemistry, Physics and Materials Sciences  Tue, 11/17/2009 - 23:00

(American Chemical Society) Scientists are reporting evidence that air pollution -- a well-recognized problem at major airports -- may pose an important but largely overlooked health concern for people living near smaller regional airports.

Those airports are becoming an increasingly important component of global air transport systems. The study, one of only a handful to examine airborne pollutants near regional airports, suggests that officials should pay closer attention to these overlooked emissions, which could cause health problems for local residents.

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