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#mental-well-being
fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Mental health

Internal Acoustics: Effective Noise Mitigation Techniques in Architecture

Environmental noise poses severe health risks, including cardiovascular problems and mental health issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

I craved quiet. Then my sons moved out, dog died and hens were killed and noise now feels necessary | Emma Beddington

Embracing silence after a lifetime of seeking peace and quietness for mental well-being.
fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Mental health

Internal Acoustics: Effective Noise Mitigation Techniques in Architecture

Environmental noise poses severe health risks, including cardiovascular problems and mental health issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

I craved quiet. Then my sons moved out, dog died and hens were killed and noise now feels necessary | Emma Beddington

Embracing silence after a lifetime of seeking peace and quietness for mental well-being.
more#mental-well-being
#public-transport
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses

Liberal Democrats propose fines for playing loud music on public transport to mitigate anti-social behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Hell is other people who won't wear headphones | Letters

People often ignore the impact of their loud phone usage in public spaces, reflecting selfishness and inconsideration.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses

Liberal Democrats propose fines for playing loud music on public transport to mitigate anti-social behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Hell is other people who won't wear headphones | Letters

People often ignore the impact of their loud phone usage in public spaces, reflecting selfishness and inconsideration.
more#public-transport
#misophonia
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Brooklyn

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Music

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.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Brooklyn

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Music

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.
more#misophonia
#urban-living
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

Honks and Beeps but No One to Yell at: Waymo's Driverless Cars Wake Neighbors

Waymo's driverless cars in San Francisco create noise disturbances for residents due to their programmed honking behavior.
Sophia Tung livestreamed the chaotic scene to raise awareness about the impact of autonomous vehicles on urban life.
fromMedium
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

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.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Roam Research

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

Neighbors connect through shared annoyance of a beeping alarm, transforming discomfort into community engagement.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
US news

Honks and Beeps but No One to Yell at: Waymo's Driverless Cars Wake Neighbors

Waymo's driverless cars in San Francisco create noise disturbances for residents due to their programmed honking behavior.
Sophia Tung livestreamed the chaotic scene to raise awareness about the impact of autonomous vehicles on urban life.
fromMedium
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

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.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Roam Research

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

Neighbors connect through shared annoyance of a beeping alarm, transforming discomfort into community engagement.
more#urban-living
Environment
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week 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.
#tourism
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Helicopter Deaths, Fast and Slow - Streetsblog New York City

Helicopter noise from joyrides has significant financial and social costs, culminating in $60 million in noise-related impacts over five years.
fromwww.thelocal.es
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Valencia to swap megaphones for headsets to keep tour groups quiet

Valencia City Council is addressing noise pollution from large tour groups by subsidizing radio guide equipment for tour guides.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Helicopter Deaths, Fast and Slow - Streetsblog New York City

Helicopter noise from joyrides has significant financial and social costs, culminating in $60 million in noise-related impacts over five years.
fromwww.thelocal.es
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Valencia to swap megaphones for headsets to keep tour groups quiet

Valencia City Council is addressing noise pollution from large tour groups by subsidizing radio guide equipment for tour guides.
more#tourism
#westminster-council
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago
London

'Leicester Square buskers are a nuisance to our office work' - Global Radio

Global Radio is suing Westminster council over noise issues from buskers, marking a significant move under the Environmental Protection Act.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
London

Wannabe boy racers' perform doughnuts near Buckingham Palace

Late-night car meets near Buckingham Palace led to dangerous driving and significant noise disturbances, prompting official penalties.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Loud buskers playing songs on loop across Leicester Square is 'psychological torture', says judge

Buskers in Leicester Square have been deemed a psychological nuisance by a judge, prompting a council ruling to manage noise levels.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago
London

'Leicester Square buskers are a nuisance to our office work' - Global Radio

Global Radio is suing Westminster council over noise issues from buskers, marking a significant move under the Environmental Protection Act.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
London

Wannabe boy racers' perform doughnuts near Buckingham Palace

Late-night car meets near Buckingham Palace led to dangerous driving and significant noise disturbances, prompting official penalties.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Loud buskers playing songs on loop across Leicester Square is 'psychological torture', says judge

Buskers in Leicester Square have been deemed a psychological nuisance by a judge, prompting a council ruling to manage noise levels.
more#westminster-council
#environmental-science
fromNature
4 months ago
OMG science

Humanity's noise is the natural world's enemy

Human-made noise disrupts ecosystems, highlighting the importance of silence for species survival.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Nature's secret soundscape: listen with me to the world's quietest creatures

Passive acoustic monitoring helps scientists discover rich sounds from more-than-human environments, despite the increasing noise pollution caused by humans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago
OMG science

Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds

Traffic noise pollution during early bird development significantly impacts health, growth, and reproduction, as shown in the study.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Humanity's noise is the natural world's enemy

Human-made noise disrupts ecosystems, highlighting the importance of silence for species survival.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nature's secret soundscape: listen with me to the world's quietest creatures

Passive acoustic monitoring helps scientists discover rich sounds from more-than-human environments, despite the increasing noise pollution caused by humans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago
OMG science

Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds

Traffic noise pollution during early bird development significantly impacts health, growth, and reproduction, as shown in the study.
more#environmental-science
#community-concerns
London politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

'Disturbance' concerns cause cafe and lounge plans to be rejected after opening

Havering Council refused retrospective planning permission for Lushi's Lounge due to noise concerns and insufficient parking issues highlighted by local residents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Oakland airport expansion will move forward after settlement over noise, traffic and air-quality concerns

Settlements reached to address community noise and air quality concerns will allow Oakland Airport's expansion to proceed.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

24/7 gambling shop could open close to primary school

A new 24/7 gambling shop is proposed near a primary school in Finsbury Park, raising community concerns about noise and gambling shop concentration.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Plans refused for 'absurd' extended opening hours at Greenwich Asda

The shop's proposal to extend hours and allow earlier deliveries has raised significant concerns among residents regarding noise and traffic disruption.
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

Noisy neighbors: Council to consider changes in decibel limits for some new construction - Austin Monitor

Proposed changes to DB90 zoning could lower noise limits in residential areas, addressing mounting concerns from community members.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bromley neighbours divided over controversial plan for helicopter lift in garden

Opposition from some neighbors stems from concerns about noise and potential community divisions over the helicopter lift plan.
London politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

'Disturbance' concerns cause cafe and lounge plans to be rejected after opening

Havering Council refused retrospective planning permission for Lushi's Lounge due to noise concerns and insufficient parking issues highlighted by local residents.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Oakland airport expansion will move forward after settlement over noise, traffic and air-quality concerns

Settlements reached to address community noise and air quality concerns will allow Oakland Airport's expansion to proceed.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

24/7 gambling shop could open close to primary school

A new 24/7 gambling shop is proposed near a primary school in Finsbury Park, raising community concerns about noise and gambling shop concentration.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Plans refused for 'absurd' extended opening hours at Greenwich Asda

The shop's proposal to extend hours and allow earlier deliveries has raised significant concerns among residents regarding noise and traffic disruption.
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

Noisy neighbors: Council to consider changes in decibel limits for some new construction - Austin Monitor

Proposed changes to DB90 zoning could lower noise limits in residential areas, addressing mounting concerns from community members.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bromley neighbours divided over controversial plan for helicopter lift in garden

Opposition from some neighbors stems from concerns about noise and potential community divisions over the helicopter lift plan.
more#community-concerns
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Renovation

Ask the remodeler: Heat pump has become a noisy neighbor

Low-frequency noises from heat pumps can disturb nearby homes.
Vibration-dampening pads may help reduce sound transmission.
Sound-deadening insulation can be added to a roof built over the units.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

This State Has the Most Naturally Quiet Places in the U.S. - and It's Home to the First U.S. Wilderness Quiet Park

The Noise Pollution Clearinghouse identifies Montana and Wyoming as home to the last natural quiet places in the U.S.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Another Pickleball Dispute Arises Between Downtown SF Condo Owners and Fitness Club

Outdoor pickleball courts are causing significant noise pollution issues, leading residents to file a lawsuit for relief from the sound disturbances.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

City Eyes More Tour Flights From Downtown Heliport With Electric Aircraft - Streetsblog New York City

The city is considering lifting a cap on helicopter trips to promote electric aircraft despite noise complaints from residents.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

'Noise sewers' could blight London's skies with Heathrow planes on narrower flight paths, warns council

Heathrow's proposed flight path changes may create concentrated noise pollution affecting specific communities in London.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Central line screeching 'is so loud it could cause hearing damage'

There are serious concerns regarding overcrowding and noise on the Central line, raising health and safety issues.
London
fromianVisits
6 months ago

London's weekly railway news

Planned Tube strikes are expected to be called off amidst infrastructural concerns and calls for upgrades.
Extreme noise levels on London Underground trains pose health risks and have led to protest plans by drivers.
fromAustin Monitor
6 months ago
Austin

Residents may get relief from persistent mechanical noises - Austin Monitor

Austin plans to review and improve noise pollution regulations due to concerns about mechanical equipment disrupting residents' lives.
#community-impact
fromArs Technica
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Neighbors sue over loud Bitcoin mine

Homeowners are pushing back against the Bitcoin mine's operations, citing serious noise-related disruptions to their quality of life and health concerns.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
New York City

Rockaways residents' outraged over noise from nearby $3.7M amphitheater

The opening of the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater has caused significant noise disturbances for local residents, leading to numerous complaints and frustration.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Neighbors sue over loud Bitcoin mine

Homeowners are pushing back against the Bitcoin mine's operations, citing serious noise-related disruptions to their quality of life and health concerns.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
New York City

Rockaways residents' outraged over noise from nearby $3.7M amphitheater

The opening of the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater has caused significant noise disturbances for local residents, leading to numerous complaints and frustration.
more#community-impact
OMG science
fromThe Nation
7 months ago

We Deserve a Quieter World

Noise pollution is a serious and often overlooked environmental issue that is deteriorating both human health and ecosystems.
fromTime Out New York
8 months ago
NYC food

Apparently, NYC is only the second noisiest city in the world

New York City is the second noisiest city in the world according to a new survey.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

California Supreme Court Allows U.C. Berkeley to Build at People's Park

California Supreme Court ruled in favor of building housing for students and homeless at People's Park in Berkeley, despite noise pollution concerns.
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