"The health of community members living near Oakland Airport is already severely compromised by existing airport operations, nearby transportation corridors and industrial activities. East Oakland residents who live closest to the airport are in the 100th percentile of asthma rates in the state."
"The harmful health effects are largely due to the ultrafine particles, or small bits of carbon, that are released into the atmosphere when airplane fuel combusts. The particles are associated with increased risk of heart attack, atherosclerotic disease and lung disease."
"While neighboring Alameda has developed a noise abatement policy with the Port of Oakland, similar settlements weren't offered to Oakland neighborhoods. Alameda's deal reroutes planes over East Oakland neighborhoods, since they are more industrial areas."
East Oakland, primarily inhabited by Black and Latino residents, suffers from significant health issues linked to pollution from nearby airport operations and industrial activities. Residents near Oakland Airport experience the highest asthma rates in California, with neighborhoods also ranked among the most polluted. The ultrafine particles from airplane fuel combustion contribute to increased risks of heart attacks and lung diseases. Additionally, airplane exhaust contains benzene, a carcinogen. Unlike Alameda, East Oakland has not received similar noise abatement measures, exacerbating the community's environmental challenges.
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