Dr. Kurt Fristrup made waves when he warned of a “deaf generation” at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science this year. Fristrup has monitored noise levels in America’s national parks, and he’s concerned that today’s young people are missing out on the sounds … [Read more...]
The Emergence of the Deaf Generation
New York City’s Answer to Rising Noise Pollution
New Yorker's could soon be getting a database that tells them just how noisy their particular neighborhood is. According to a report by CBS New York, City Councilwoman Margaret Chin’s bill would require the installation of devices by the city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that … [Read more...]
The Need for Reduced Construction Noise
Construction is a necessary and useful part of everyday modern life. And though we benefit from the finished projects, the noise generated during the construction phase can be a huge issue. Whether you are sleeping, working, or trying to study, construction noises can prevent you from doing what you … [Read more...]
The World’s Loudest: A Title No Self-Respecting Manhole Wants
Noise pollution causes unnecessary stress and tension every day, but if you think your neighborhood is bad, you’ve never been to Kent, England. Kent is home to what the locals call “the world’s loudest manhole,” where the residents from up to half a mile away can hear cars driving over it. Noise … [Read more...]
The Sound Problems Facing Los Angeles
Living in a large city like Los Angeles has its perks, but they do not include “peace and quiet.” Compared to a city like Manhattan, L.A. is a dream – but L.A. doesn’t share the same ironic benefit of New York where sirens just blend into the ongoing dull roar of the rest of the city. Without … [Read more...]