If you’ve ever worked in an office next to a busy road, you know how annoying traffic noise is. Noise pollution is more than just annoying, however. The European Environment Agency points out that “It can affect people in both physiological and psychological ways, interfering with basic … [Read more...]
Europe Tests Elastic Road Surfaces to Reduce Noise
5 Types of Buildings that Should Use Soundproofing
While some noise is just part of daily life, there are other times where quiet and privacy are preferred. … [Read more...]
The Emergence of the Deaf Generation
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...]
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 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...]
