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#environmental-impact

It's nonstop': how noise pollution threatens the return of Norway's whales

Noise pollution significantly disrupts whale communication and feeding.
Underwater recordings reveal the detrimental effects of human activity on marine wildlife.

Sadiq Khan 'concerned' over London City Airport passenger cap increase

The Ministry of Housing rejected extending the airport's Saturday cut-off time, raising concerns over air quality and noise.

London City Airport passenger cap to rise by 2.5m

London City Airport's passenger cap will rise to 9 million, but an appeal to extend Saturday flight hours was rejected due to noise concerns.

A Defense of the Leaf Blower

Leaf blowers, while often reviled for their noise and pollution, serve a practical purpose in yard maintenance and can be viewed positively in the right context.

It's nonstop': how noise pollution threatens the return of Norway's whales

Noise pollution significantly disrupts whale communication and feeding.
Underwater recordings reveal the detrimental effects of human activity on marine wildlife.

Sadiq Khan 'concerned' over London City Airport passenger cap increase

The Ministry of Housing rejected extending the airport's Saturday cut-off time, raising concerns over air quality and noise.

London City Airport passenger cap to rise by 2.5m

London City Airport's passenger cap will rise to 9 million, but an appeal to extend Saturday flight hours was rejected due to noise concerns.

A Defense of the Leaf Blower

Leaf blowers, while often reviled for their noise and pollution, serve a practical purpose in yard maintenance and can be viewed positively in the right context.
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Huge student tower block plans refused

The proposed student accommodation block was rejected due to concerns over size, anti-social behavior, and potential noise pollution despite assurances from planning officers.

Late night flights are set to be banned at one of Europe's busiest airports - here's why

Increasing local discontent over noise pollution from nighttime flights at Lisbon Airport is leading to petitions for a stricter curfew.

Factory Town festivals disrupt neighborhoods in Hialeah, Miami Springs, residents say

Factory Town's lively entertainment has resulted in severe noise issues for nearby residents, leading to public outcry and legal action.
#community-impact

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.

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.

SpaceX Starship's Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds

Starship generates noise levels that exceed safety limits, risking property damage in nearby communities.

New Yorkers Who Live Next to a Stadium Say They Can't Take It Anymore

Residents of Forest Hills Gardens are frustrated with concert noise from nearby Forest Hills Stadium, which disrupts their peace and violates noise regulations.

Will Data Centers Ruin Your Neighborhood? | HackerNoon

Data centers significantly impact local communities, causing noise complaints and sparking protests despite technological advancements driving their growth.

Enough with the vroom vroom vroom, buddy

Consider the impact of your late-night activities on nearby residents' peace and well-being.

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.

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.

SpaceX Starship's Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds

Starship generates noise levels that exceed safety limits, risking property damage in nearby communities.

New Yorkers Who Live Next to a Stadium Say They Can't Take It Anymore

Residents of Forest Hills Gardens are frustrated with concert noise from nearby Forest Hills Stadium, which disrupts their peace and violates noise regulations.

Will Data Centers Ruin Your Neighborhood? | HackerNoon

Data centers significantly impact local communities, causing noise complaints and sparking protests despite technological advancements driving their growth.

Enough with the vroom vroom vroom, buddy

Consider the impact of your late-night activities on nearby residents' peace and well-being.
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#community-concerns

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.

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.

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.

New Addington business park could be used as wedding venue

Residents fear that serving alcohol may lead to littering and anti-social behaviour due to past experiences with events.

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.

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.

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.

New Addington business park could be used as wedding venue

Residents fear that serving alcohol may lead to littering and anti-social behaviour due to past experiences with events.
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#environmental-concerns

Greenpoint residents say DKN Ready Mix concrete facility has brought dust, noise, and health concerns * Brooklyn Paper

The new concrete batching facility in Greenpoint is causing noise pollution and vibrations for nearby residents.

Two THOUSAND residents object to quarry plans during consultation

Community opposition to the Rainham Lodge Farm quarry proposal is overwhelming, with nearly 2,000 objections primarily due to environmental and safety concerns.

Greenpoint residents say DKN Ready Mix concrete facility has brought dust, noise, and health concerns * Brooklyn Paper

The new concrete batching facility in Greenpoint is causing noise pollution and vibrations for nearby residents.

Two THOUSAND residents object to quarry plans during consultation

Community opposition to the Rainham Lodge Farm quarry proposal is overwhelming, with nearly 2,000 objections primarily due to environmental and safety concerns.
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'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.

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.
#local-government

Residents of multi-million pound South London flats win battle to block late-night bars opposite their homes

Residents of luxury flats successfully opposed plans for late-night drinking venues due to concerns over noise and disruption.

Two Vermont communities have had enough of the F-35s

Residents are pressing local leaders to address the disruptive noise from F-35 fighter jets after years of suffering.

Residents of multi-million pound South London flats win battle to block late-night bars opposite their homes

Residents of luxury flats successfully opposed plans for late-night drinking venues due to concerns over noise and disruption.

Two Vermont communities have had enough of the F-35s

Residents are pressing local leaders to address the disruptive noise from F-35 fighter jets after years of suffering.
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San Jose residents want sound walls to protect neighborhood - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose City Council plans to approve sound walls along I-280 to address safety and noise concerns for the Gardner neighborhood.

High end restaurants Le Caprice and Carbone want to move into former US embassy site in Mayfair

Le Caprice, a luxury restaurant, faces noise concerns from residents as it applies to open in a former embassy in Mayfair.
#london-underground

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.

Tube drivers are reducing speed in protest on the Underground - here's why

Excessive noise on the Victoria line has prompted protests from tube drivers and significant investments from TfL to enhance safety and comfort.

Noise levels on Tube are louder than at a gig

The Victoria line of London Underground is now the noisiest, with noise levels exceeding legal limits impacting driver safety and wellbeing.

Why is the Victoria line so loud?

Victoria line noise issue caused by speed restrictions; rail erosion leads to dangerously high decibel levels affecting driver's and passenger's hearing.

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.

Tube drivers are reducing speed in protest on the Underground - here's why

Excessive noise on the Victoria line has prompted protests from tube drivers and significant investments from TfL to enhance safety and comfort.

Noise levels on Tube are louder than at a gig

The Victoria line of London Underground is now the noisiest, with noise levels exceeding legal limits impacting driver safety and wellbeing.

Why is the Victoria line so loud?

Victoria line noise issue caused by speed restrictions; rail erosion leads to dangerously high decibel levels affecting driver's and passenger's hearing.
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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.

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.
#westminster-council

'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.

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.

'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.

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.
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#health-impact

We Deserve a Quieter World

Noise pollution is a serious and often overlooked environmental issue that is deteriorating both human health and ecosystems.

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.

We Deserve a Quieter World

Noise pollution is a serious and often overlooked environmental issue that is deteriorating both human health and ecosystems.

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.
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#new-york-city

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.

Most N.Y.C. Drivers Who Honk Are Breaking the Law. Can They Be Stopped?

Enforcing laws against unnecessary honking in New York City has been a longstanding challenge despite regulations dating back to the 1930s.

Op-Ed | Reforming NYC's helicopter industry | amNewYork

The New York City helicopter industry is causing harm through excessive noise, pollution, and minimal revenue generation.

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.

Most N.Y.C. Drivers Who Honk Are Breaking the Law. Can They Be Stopped?

Enforcing laws against unnecessary honking in New York City has been a longstanding challenge despite regulations dating back to the 1930s.

Op-Ed | Reforming NYC's helicopter industry | amNewYork

The New York City helicopter industry is causing harm through excessive noise, pollution, and minimal revenue generation.
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#waymo

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.

Waymo exec. joins livestream, apologizes to SF residents for robotaxi honking mess

Waymo's communication and software changes arose from community feedback over nighttime honking disturbances.

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.

Waymo exec. joins livestream, apologizes to SF residents for robotaxi honking mess

Waymo's communication and software changes arose from community feedback over nighttime honking disturbances.
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#drone-delivery

Amazon's delivery drones become the scourge of Texas town: 'It sounds like a giant hive of bees'

Residents of College Station are concerned about noise from Amazon's delivery drones, comparing it to a 'giant hive of bees' and prompting official complaints.

Amazon's delivery drones are too loud for the residents where it's testing the program

Amazon's drone delivery program in College Station aims for sub-one-hour deliveries but faces local noise concerns and logistical challenges.

Amazon's delivery drones become the scourge of Texas town: 'It sounds like a giant hive of bees'

Residents of College Station are concerned about noise from Amazon's delivery drones, comparing it to a 'giant hive of bees' and prompting official complaints.

Amazon's delivery drones are too loud for the residents where it's testing the program

Amazon's drone delivery program in College Station aims for sub-one-hour deliveries but faces local noise concerns and logistical challenges.
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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.

Shrill, ear-splitting on-and-off noise torments Brooklyn neighborhood at all hours: 'Annoying as hell'

Residents in Bedford-Suyvesant have been disturbed by a loud, high-pitched noise for over a month.

Buffer zones outside a Bay Area Planned Parenthood haven't quelled disruptive protest. Will a noise ban help?

Patients at Planned Parenthood in Walnut Creek will have a quieter experience with the ban on voice amplification devices near the facility.
Noise in medical settings can lead to stress responses, affecting patients' well-being and hindering healing processes.
#sound-insulation

Ping-Pong Ball Insulators Can Block Noise

Constant city noise can lead to long-term health problems, but a new study shows that strategically pin-pricked ping-pong balls can act as a sound insulator.
By drilling holes in the ping-pong balls, researchers created resonant cavities that filter out specific frequency bands of noise, dampening the overall sound.

What Is Acoustic Insulation? - Yanko Design

Good acoustics positively impact mental and physical well-being.
Sound insulation is crucial for reducing noise pollution and improving privacy in buildings.

Ping-Pong Ball Insulators Can Block Noise

Constant city noise can lead to long-term health problems, but a new study shows that strategically pin-pricked ping-pong balls can act as a sound insulator.
By drilling holes in the ping-pong balls, researchers created resonant cavities that filter out specific frequency bands of noise, dampening the overall sound.

What Is Acoustic Insulation? - Yanko Design

Good acoustics positively impact mental and physical well-being.
Sound insulation is crucial for reducing noise pollution and improving privacy in buildings.
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Ottolenghi is opening a new deli in southwest London - but locals aren't happy

Locals in Richmond are unhappy about a proposed new branch of Ottolenghi taking over an old furniture show room.
Residents express concerns about increased noise and busyness in the area as well as a potential negative impact on quality of life.
#bitcoin-mining

A Texas Town's Misery Underscores the Impact of Bitcoin Mines Across the U.S.

Bitcoin mining operations are causing noise pollution and disturbing residents in towns across the U.S.
Critics argue that bitcoin mining consumes excessive amounts of energy and causes environmental damage.

Anxiety, Mood Swings and Sleepless Nights: Life Near a Bitcoin Mine

Residents in Arkansas are complaining about the noise generated by Bitcoin mining operations, saying it ruins lives, lowers property values, and drives away wildlife.
The Bitcoin mining industry is often criticized for its vast energy use and noise pollution, but a new state law in Arkansas has given the companies an advantage.

A Texas Town's Misery Underscores the Impact of Bitcoin Mines Across the U.S.

Bitcoin mining operations are causing noise pollution and disturbing residents in towns across the U.S.
Critics argue that bitcoin mining consumes excessive amounts of energy and causes environmental damage.

Anxiety, Mood Swings and Sleepless Nights: Life Near a Bitcoin Mine

Residents in Arkansas are complaining about the noise generated by Bitcoin mining operations, saying it ruins lives, lowers property values, and drives away wildlife.
The Bitcoin mining industry is often criticized for its vast energy use and noise pollution, but a new state law in Arkansas has given the companies an advantage.
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The Vapor Echo Acoustic LED Pendant Dampens Ambient Noise

The reintroduction of work-from-home employees back at the office has brought attention to the disruptive nature of ambient noises in the workplace.
The Vapor Echo Acoustic LED Pendant by Luxxboxx aims to dampen ambient noises while providing overhead lighting in workspaces.

Opinion: Love the Hollywood Burbank airport? Try living under its flight paths

Residents living near Hollywood Burbank Airport in Studio City, California, are experiencing constant noise pollution and air pollution from low-flying planes.
The increased flight patterns and noise pollution have caused health and safety degradations for residents living in the area.
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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.

Feeling unproductive at work? It could all be down to audio - and here's the biggest issues around

Noisy offices impact employees' health and productivity. Quiet workspaces and hybrid working setups are essential for overall well-being and performance.
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