#noise-pollution

#noise-pollution

Residents of Zurich decided Sunday to severely restrict the use of leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. More than 61% of voters supported the restrictive rules, which authorities said would limit noise and dust pollution. Gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums will be fully banned in Zurich, Switzerland's most populous city. Only electric devices will be used to blow away dirt and debris.

"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."

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.

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.

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.