The European Court of Auditors (ECA) reports that while air quality in European cities has improved due to pollution limits, noise pollution remains largely unaddressed. Over 20% of EU citizens face harmful noise from transport, leading to health issues. The ECA highlights gaps in noise data and calls for EU-wide noise reduction targets. The European Commission aims to reduce chronic noise disturbance by 30% by 2030, but current estimates suggest only a 19% reduction is likely. The report emphasizes the need for better monitoring and legal targets for noise reduction. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)