Noise Pollution

Noise Pollution Effects
Noise pollution effects on human health, such as hearing loss and cardiovascular diseases, can bring day-to-day activities to a standstill. To know more about noise pollution, and its effects, read on...

Active Noise Reduction and Control
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Effects of Industrial Noise Pollution
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Noise Pollution
Ironically, the subject of noise pollution is one of the most silent of all forms of pollutions. But, this little spoken-about form of pollution is nevertheless causing as many health issues as the other forms of pollution do. Here is a brief synopsis of the various causes, health effects and control measures of noise pollution.

What are the health and environmental issues associated with the noise and air pollution at airports?
Researchers have known for years that exposure to excessively-loud noise can cause changes in blood pressure as well as changes in sleep and digestive patterns--all signs of stress on the human body.

The Noise Emergency: How to Deal with it
Whoever is used to live in the city tends to take the noise for granted; in fact disorientation is a classic sign that hits us when we are spending an evening in the countryside or in a little town and so it happens to have around us a bit of real silence.

Noise Pollution is the Real Poison of Our Planet
Even if the title is deliberately forced and in an opposite trend, noise pollution is for real one of the greatest trouble of modern civilization.

How Loud is "Too Loud" for your Hearing ?
It is essential to recognize a sound loud enough to damage your hearing, and then proceed to protect yourself from injury. Sounds are explained, and different sound sources are rated for potential to damage hearing. Protection and prevention are stressed.

US and Japan Plan Floating Runway
Japan and the US are planning to build a giant floating runway off the coast of western Japan in a bid to reduce noise pollution by US military aircraft, local media reported yesterday.

Is Outside Noise Disturbing Your Guests?
New products help hotel / motel owners and managers address the noise concerns of their guests.

Mayor Tells New Yorkers to Keep the Noise Down
The mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, has vowed to cut noise pollution through a series of measures ranging from the practical to the preposterous.