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NEW: Ultrafine particles (UFPs) from planes are putting 52 mn Europeans at risk of serious health concerns. The WHO has been warning about the negative impact of aviation on human health for more than 15 years, but policymakers continue to ignore the problem. 🧵

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More than 10% of Europeans live within 20km of the 32 busiest airports, with risk increasing the closer you are. In many cities, communities living near airports tend to be lower-income, showing once again that the most vulnerable in society are most affected by air pollution. 2/

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