Nina Berman: When the Jets Fly

March 5, 2022 | Source: Monroe Gallery of Photography

Via MIT Knight Science Journalism

Journalist Nina Berman has been reporting on the hostile sonic environment that U.S. military training is creating in some civilian communities.

"The conflict between community health concerns and the growing demands of the U.S. military are playing out all over the country. Madison, Wisconsin, is on schedule to receive the next batch of F-35s. Health professionals and noise pollution researchers play an important role in helping communities and lawmakers understand the risks posed by military warfare training. But my reporting shows that for the most part, these concerns are falling on deaf ears, and residents have few resources available to protect themselves."  (click to read full article)

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