Maged El-Hawary, projects control manager at Al Shafar General Contracting, says that while some legislation on
noise pollution exists, there "definitely there needs to be more."
"Constant exposure to
noise pollution causes damage to the ear drums and weakens hearing.
Colorful contoms, Iso Sonic curves, and GIS acoustic safe and unsafe zones of each source generating
noise pollutionHempton calls
noise pollution "the canary in the coal mine," noting that the sounds that impact our acoustic environment--the rush of freeway traffic or the roar of a jet passing overhead--are closely tied with our consumption of fossil fuels.
Such
noise pollution is steadily growing in the public offices of developing countries like India.
European Robins living in urban environments are more likely to sing at night in places with high levels of
noise pollution during the day, suggesting that they sing at night because it is quieter, and their message can propagate through the environment more clearly.
On New Year day The Times of India carried a story which said traffic snarls and
noise pollution on the Kalindi Kunj road and bridge in New Delhi have led to a rapid decline in the bird population at Okhla Bird Sanctuary.
Educational programmes should be organised to increase awareness about
noise pollution and its effect on human life.
BEIRUT: Minister of Tourism Fadi Abboud told Future News on Tuesday that the state has to allocate a budget to implement a plan to improve the Gemmayzeh district, which is the busiest pub strip in Beirut, and to find solutions for traffic congestion and
noise pollution in the area at night.
The officer said it was the worst
noise pollution he had ever heard and Mr Earnshaw was served with a statutory noise abatement notice.
The students will soon be visited by Newcastle International's environmental co-ordinator, Helen Hughes, to discuss how the airport deals with environmental issues such as air quality, water management and
noise pollution. Helen said: "Newcastle International is always keen to work with schools to teach young pupils how we're committed to keeping the environment clean.
Some stereo headphones and cars already use soundscape technology to limit outside
noise pollution.