Helsinki sets ambitious goals for air quality and noise reduction

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				Helsinki sets ambitious goals for air quality and noise reduction

The ILME plan’s measures focus particularly on reducing street dust and traffic noise, as well as combating emissions from small-scale wood burning. Photo: Roni Rekomaa

The city of Helsinki has unveiled a comprehensive plan to enhance both air quality and noise environment, marking a pioneering step in integrating these two critical urban concerns. The new Air Protection and Noise Abatement Plan (ILME) outlines a vision for 2040 where Helsinki’s air quality and soundscape are exemplary.

The ILME plan, targeting the period from 2024 to 2029, sets ten ambitious goals to be achieved through nearly 40 specific measures.

These actions focus on reducing street dust, emissions from small-scale wood burning, and traffic noise, which are major .

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Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi

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