There is no doubt that humans alter the natural sonic environment in profound ways. Our noise production is not restricted to terrestrial habitats. Boat motors represent insults to the soundscape ...
It’s called “noise pollution,” and it affects nearly 95 million Americans. Experts are sounding the alarm that high levels of noise could be fueling everything from hearing loss to ...
Noise pollution, defined as unwanted or disturbing sound, is still an endemic problem that is now becoming a public health crisis. Recent features in the local media show the extent to which ...
In Rezé, as elsewhere, noise pollution represents a major health and economic challenge. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 1 million years of healthy life are lost every ...
Nearly 100 residents of Hano Road have signed a petition sent to local officials pushing for more regulation. While they have ...
Pune faces severe environmental challenges, including air, water, and noise pollution, with politicians urged to implement ...
The smog crisis in Lahore, similar to the situation in India's capital Delhi, tends to worsen during cooler months due to ...
“Masks or handkerchiefs that cover the nose and mouth should be considered each time the child is taken out for filtering ...
In 2020, 5,287 noise complaints were made, accounting for 26.9 per cent of total pollution complaints that year. Around half of noise pollution comes from a person’s neighbourhood, public places ...
Residents in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and other areas in the national capital region woke up to a blanket of toxic smoke the morning after Diwali. People defied a ban on firecrackers on Thursday Diwali ...
The relentless use of firecrackers during Diwali celebrations engulfed Delhi in thick smoke, resulting in severe noise ...