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Renovation
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

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.
Renovation
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

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.
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#mental-well-being
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
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#community-impact
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#public-health
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health

Noise pollution is a significant yet often overlooked public health crisis affecting heart health and overall well-being.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Environmental Noise: Improving Urban Soundscapes for Well-Being

Urban noise poses significant health risks, requiring effective design solutions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health

Noise pollution is a significant yet often overlooked public health crisis affecting heart health and overall well-being.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Environmental Noise: Improving Urban Soundscapes for Well-Being

Urban noise poses significant health risks, requiring effective design solutions.
more#public-health
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks 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
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks 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.
#public-transport
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#misophonia
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#urban-living
fromMedium
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

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

fromMedium
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

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

more#urban-living
Environment
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Quietest Trail in the U.S.-and It Follows a Stunning Scenic River

"Our testing process is very exact. Beyond collecting standard acoustic data, each team member must agree, unanimously and unhesitatingly, that natural quiet prevailed throughout the testing period."
Canada news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

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

As I observed in the hearing, the use of repetitive sounds is a well-publicised feature of unlawful but effective psychological torture techniques.
London politics
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.
#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.
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.
more#community-concerns
OMG science
fromThe Nation
8 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

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

According to a survey by Preply, New York City is the second noisiest city in the world, with noise pollution levels at 68.91.
NYC food
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