Air Quality Impacts

Hanscom jet emissions threaten air quality in Concord: report Concord Bridge, 7/9/24

Tufts University Professor Neelakshi Hudda said she's found “substantial” concentrations of the pollutants at sites in Concord, Bedford, and others.

Researcher Probes Ultrafine Particles' Ties to Airfield Activity Bedford Citizen, 4/19/24

Researchers have identified concentrations of ultrafine particles in Bedford neighborhoods that may be connected to aircraft operations at Hanscom Field.

Aircraft Emissions Study Hinges on Supplemental Funding [says HFAC] ∙ Bedford Citizen ∙ Mike Rosenberg ∙ 11/28/2023

 Hanscom Panel to Pursue Study of Jet Emissions' Impact, Bedford Citizen, 10/19/23

“An expert on the impact of aviation emissions on ground-level air quality told the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission on Tuesday that adverse impact can extend as far as 10 miles from an airport.”