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Free On-line Event - Noise Pollution and Public Health Oct. 15 Registration Open
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Noise-Adapt Data Needs and Recommendations (CNOSSOS-EU). Available free for download at noisemapping.ie/useful-outpu…
Publication of EPA Noise-Adapt Good Practice Guide for Strategic Noise Mapping. Available free for download at noisemapping.ie/useful-outpu…
Publication of EPA Noise-Adapt Final Report. Available free for download at noisemapping.ie/useful-outpu…
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AIRPLANE NOISE APPEARS TO NEGATIVELY IMPACT FETAL HEALTH
Researchers have provided a causal estimate linking high-level noise exposure to another key health challenge: low birth weight (< 2,500 grams or approximately 5.5 pounds).
eurekalert.org/pub_releases/…
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NOISE-CANCELLING WINDOWS HALVE TRAFFIC SOUNDS EVEN WHEN THEY'RE OPEN
Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have created a device that can halve the noisiness of urban traffic, reducing the sound coming through an open window by up to 10 dB.
newscientist.com/article/224…
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"Since 1960 hospital noise levels have risen by 4 decibels per decade"
“Motivated by the ‘unsustainable’ rise in #noisepollution and its ‘direct and cumulative adverse health effects,’ a WHO taskforce composed Guidelines for Community Noise, outlining specific #noise recommendations for public settings — including hospitals.” journalofhospitalmedicine.co…
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Times reports (behind paywall) researchers in Singapore have invented a device which 'cancels' noise coming through an open window by emitting 'anti-noise' at the same frequency. Can reduce noise heard by 10 decibels which is significant: thetimes.co.uk/article/noise…
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CITIZENS FOR QUIET SKIES (U.S)
Called Citizens for Quiet Skies, the group formed in 2011 over shared concerns about what they say is growing air traffic and subsequently increased noise and pollution overhead.
dailycamera.com/2020/06/27/c…
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I'm not qualified to know if this article is too optimistic about timescales or if electric planes, which will cut emissions, will also significantly cut noise but it is worth a read: The quiet revolution: How soon until electric flights become reality? telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/…
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Silence no more: Paris airport's neighbours brace as flights resume swissinfo.ch/eng/reuters/sil…
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Noise and pollution are increasing as countries, states reopen, writes Dr. Daniel Fink. He is not surprised, as he has noted noise levels creep up as more vehicles hit the road and airplane travel increases. silencity.com/2020/06/25/noi…
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REVEALED: THE 16,000 HIDDEN VICTIMS OF EDINBURGH AIRPORT NOISE
As many as 16,000 more people than officially admitted have been exposed to noise pollution from Edinburgh Airport, according to a research scientist who has resigned as an airport adviser.
theferret.scot/noise-polluti…
LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT EXPANSION PLAN WILL BRING MORE NOISE
Noise seriously harms human health and interferes with people’s lives. The expansion means that noise pollution will impact a wider area and people not previously affected now would be.
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/n…
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Why lockdown silence was golden for science theguardian.com/science/2020…
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An interesting question for us all to consider... will the world be quieter after the pandemic? Let us know your thoughts
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RAILWAYS NEED TO KEEP THE NOISE DOWN
Across the EU, the EEA estimates that 22m people are impacted by railway noise. There is potential for this to increase with more frequent and faster trains.
imeche.org/news/news-article…
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Paris has always been a beautiful, magical city to visit but in recent years it was hard to escape the roar of the car traffic on its boulevards, but now.......
Paris is really turning into a cycling city these years
Vid @CommuteDeParis teapawt.net/CommuteDeParis/status/…
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A legitimate concern - pub gardens and outside areas will become busier before full restrictions are lifted.
uk.news.yahoo.com/paris-resi…
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'Objectors say the development will impact negatively on up to 300 homes – comprising about 1,000 residents - with serious health implications through flicker effect, shadow and noise'
Thx to @irishexaminer for coverage '... the local community is “99.99%" united in its determination to fight any planning application, and blames “irresponsible government policies and planning guidelines” for the situation.' #onshore #turbines #Ireland
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