Noise is a normal part of urban life. Whether it is the sound of traffic on the many roads, or the constant blaring of television and radios, sound is constantly framing our lives.
Although we have grown used to most common noises, this sound can sometimes become annoying, distracting, or even detrimental to our health or well-being, and that is when noise or sound pollution becomes an issue.
Understanding sound pollution is an important part of modern life, because much like other forms of pollution, these noises can lead to serious consequences on a personal and environmental level.
What is Sound Pollution?
Although sound “pollution” can be difficult to distinguish from other sounds, the main definition is any sound that is excessive or bothersome, and leads to distractions and disturbances from normal life. And, generally speaking, these sounds are unnatural and caused by humans or human inventions.
There are many causes of sound pollution, but in the modern age, there are a couple of main factors that lead to serious noise related difficulties.
Industry Related Noise
From construction sites to highly industrialized areas of town, modern life leads to very noisy conditions.
Sound pollution from the many machines we use to sustain our comfortable modern lives can be as distracting as they are beneficial.
Social Noises
Parties have never been quiet affairs, but since the invention of sound systems that can play music inside or outdoors, parties have become even louder. Many of the most detrimental causes of sound pollution are socially related.
In the case of social noise, sound pollution isn’t the same for everyone. The people dancing at the party probably find the clamor to be acceptable, but their neighbors may not share their sentiments.
Keeping Noise Pollution under Control
Reducing noise pollution is a big part of protecting the environment and our own happiness, so as we strive to keep our noises down we can truly change the world, or at least help our neighbors to sleep a little bit better.
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Updated 3/3/21
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