In Amager, a community near Copenhagen Airport, mothers like Barbara Kjølbye Zinckernagel are expressing growing concern over a persistent diesel-like odor that intensifies when the wind blows from the airport. Parents fear that their children are at risk of developing respiratory illnesses from being outdoors in what they describe as an unpleasant and potentially harmful atmosphere. This apprehension has led some parents to prevent their young children from sleeping outside, a common practice in many families. The situation has been exacerbated by a noticeable increase in complaints regarding noise and odor pollution from the airport. Statistics indicate a sharp rise in such complaints, with 13,877 odor complaints reported in 2024, jumping to 30,856 in 2025, and already 10,834 complaints filed in the ongoing year of 2026. Local residents are increasingly using platforms like the 'Miljømåler CPH' app to report their grievances, reaching a peak of 978 noise complaints and 801 odor complaints in one day, surpassing previous records and illustrating the mounting frustration among the community. This evolving concern has sparked a conversation about environmental health and the responsibilities of both local authorities and airport management. As public awareness grows, the focus is shifting to how airborne pollutants and noise impact quality of life in Amager. Mothers and families are now more attuned to environmental changes, checking wind directions and weather forecasts as they relate to air quality, which once seemed unimportant before moving to this area, underscoring the broader implications for public health and urban living near industrial facilities, such as airports.