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London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Waterloo racetrack': Calls for action over hundreds of motorbikes gathering outside London Eye

Hundreds of motorcyclists repeatedly race and film on streets by the London Eye, causing severe noise, safety fears, and distress for thousands of local residents.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

A tour of the sound and heat hellscape that is L.A.

Noise pollution and urban heat amplify health risks in Los Angeles, disproportionately impacting vulnerable residents and partially mitigated by green community spaces.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
1 week ago

Minnesota Driver Gets Ticketed For Exhaust Noise. But His Dodge Charger Daytona EV Doesn't Have An Exhaust

Driving an electric vehicle that plays artificial loud engine/exhaust noises can result in noise-related citations, including public nuisance and muffler/exhaust violations.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

India's honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns

Mumbai’s traffic honking regularly exceeds WHO noise limits, contributes to hearing loss and other health harms, and persists due to chaotic roads and weak enforcement.
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Health
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Started Carrying Something Small Around Every Day. It's Changed Everything.

Active noise-canceling technology helps protect hearing and manage sound environments, essential for health in noisy city living.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maglev train researchers may have solved tunnel boom' shock waves

New soundproofing buffers can reduce tunnel booms from high-speed trains by up to 96%, enhancing safety and comfort.
Books
fromCurbed
1 month ago

The Bookseller vs. the Frankenmansion on Perry Street

The construction project next door created a persistent, irritating noise, impacting the atmosphere of Left Bank Books.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hackney birdsong? Stolen Lime bikes the new sound of summer in the city

Stolen Lime e-bikes create a persistent beeping sound that has become culturally recognizable in urban areas.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
2 months ago

Barcelona's AI cameras shame drivers

Barcelona introduces AI noise cameras to curb excessive traffic noise, promoting public accountability and aiming to influence urban behavior.
Barcelona
fromwww.thelocal.es
2 months ago

'Impossible to sleep': How fun-loving Spain is even too noisy for locals

Residents in Spain are increasingly frustrated by loud noise from parties and festivals, affecting their quality of life.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Calif. airport to spend $22.8M on noise mitigation for 400 residences

Federal funding of $81.3 million to California airports will be used to reduce noise pollution for residential communities.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Noise, fire danger, fun: Oakland residents sound off on fireworks

"The noise from fireworks is distressing to pets. Most fireworks clock in at 125 to 155 decibels, about the same as a jet engine or gunshot."
Pets
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Illegal NYC car meetups feature strippers, drugs and ear-splitting speaker systems driving residents nuts

Residents across New York City complain about disruptive high-decibel car parties, citing noise and nuisances that continue to escalate.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Noise pollution harms health of millions across Europe, report finds

Noise pollution impacts our health by keeping our bodies in a constant state of fight or flight, which can lead to harmful physiological responses such as inflammation and oxidative stress.
Europe news
London food
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Chocolate shop wants to stay open until 2am - but not if neighbours get their way

Urban Chocolatier's late-night license application in Kentish Town raises significant concerns among residents regarding potential noise disturbances.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A small but mighty program': little-known US light pollution agency threatened by Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration plans significant cuts to the Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division, jeopardizing vital environmental protections in national parks.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Creating Positive Soundscapes in Cities - Streetsblog USA

Noise pollution significantly impacts health and well-being
Creating urban soundscapes can enhance safety and well-being
Electric vehicles necessitate new sound designs for safety
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The F-35 stealth fighter just got another noise complaint

Funding for F-35 noise mitigation has been denied despite health complaints from communities affected by jet noise pollution.
US politics
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Trump lifts US supersonic ban 'Making Aviation Great Again'

Trump's executive order lifts the ban on supersonic flight, promoting faster travel while addressing noise pollution.
Real Madrid
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

The noise battle at the heart of Real Madrid's stadium

Residents in Madrid are significantly affected by noise pollution from concerts, leading to health issues and legal disputes.
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Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

What's better than a cafe, wilderness retreat or spa? A silent cafe, wilderness retreat or spa | Emma Beddington

Demand for silent experiences is rapidly increasing, with silent book clubs and cafes becoming popular worldwide.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

London woman fined over 8,000 after blasting music for seven hours through night enraging neighbours

A woman in North London was fined £8,665 for playing loud music all night, defying a noise abatement notice.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Inside the Living Rooms of Notable New Yorkers

In the documentary short 'Beeps,' Kirk Johnson captures the relatable struggle of two young men addressing the disruptive noise of a dying smoke alarm, highlighting everyday frustrations.
NYC music
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

How Trump's love for crypto threatens US residents' peace: I just want quiet'

Cryptocurrency mining operations are significantly impacting residents' quality of life in Texas.
The influx of bitcoin miners has escalated noise pollution and energy consumption in the area.
#urban-health
Environment
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Environmental Noise: Improving Urban Soundscapes for Well-Being

Urban noise poses significant health risks, requiring effective design solutions.
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NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

City Hall approves bill to restrict helicopter flights that fail to meet noise-level standards

The City Council enacted a bill to limit noisy helicopter flights, particularly tourist flights, after public outcry and a tragic accident.
Essential services like law enforcement and medical flights remain unaffected by the new helicopter noise regulations.
Brooklyn
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The Torment of a Neighbor's Noise in "Beeps"

Noise disturbances can significantly affect sleep and well-being, exemplified by a couple's struggle with a bothersome smoke alarm.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

My petty gripe: we need nature, not Nickelback please put on your headphones | Stephanie Convery

People often inflict their music choices on others in public spaces, which is both disrespectful and irritating.
Environment
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 months ago

Tuning In to Earth's Rhythms With Acoustic Ecologist Gordon Hempton

Gordon Hempton's mission is to preserve natural soundscapes to highlight their importance and impact on environmental health.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Helicopter Deaths, Fast and Slow - Streetsblog New York City

The helicopter that broke apart mid-flight and plunged into the Hudson near Jersey City last week, killing the pilot and a family of five, flew more than 8,000 missions in the New York area during the last five and a half years, according to a flight history database compiled by the aviation consultancy FlightAware.
NYC politics
Alternative transportation
fromMedium
5 months ago

Why the car horn is the most annoying UX failure on the road

Car horns have shifted from safety tools to instruments of frustration, worsening urban noise pollution and miscommunicating danger on the roads.
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