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Have electronics manufacturers hooked a generation on sound?
Have electronics manufacturers hooked a generation on loud sound? Sadly yes, says Dr. Daniel Fink, but we still have time to save today’s teenagers from untreatable hearing loss.
America’s local communities thriving despite partisan gridlock
America’s local communities are thriving despite partisan gridlock, something Deborah and James Fallows have documented in their new book, “Our Towns.”
Hearing loss from recreational sound exposure
Drs. Richard Neitzel and Brian Fligor have written about hearing loss from recreational sound exposure, and they offer recommendations to protect your hearing.
News media continue to treat airport noise as a ‘local problem’
News media treat airport noise as a “local problem.” No wonder nothing happens, writes David Sykes. If you want something done to stop airport noise, click to see his suggestions.
Noise pollution impacts many species
Human noise pollution impacts many species, from small insects to giant marine animals. Our noise is ubiquitous and needs to be controlled, as a quieter world is better for all living things.
More than Hearing Loss: APHA points to growing health effects of noise
At the American Public Health Association’s annual meeting in November, a panel on environmental noise noted that noise isn’t just a nuisance, it’s a growing public health hazard.
Apple picks Dr. Neitzel to crunch its noise app crowdfunded data
Apple picks Dr. Neitzel to crunch its noise app crowdfunded data and Michigan Public radio asks him about his project. Click to learn more.
Dr. Arline Bronzaft on the Soundproofist podcast
Click to hear The Quiet Coalition’s Dr. Arline Bronzaft interviewed for the Soundproofist podcast, where she, and her grandson Matt, talk about the dangers of noise.
Will our children suffer from hearing loss?
Will our children suffer from hearing loss? Dr. Daniel Fink fears they will because those charged with protecting America’s children are doing little to prevent it.
Prof. Rick Neitzel on Apple-backed research, restaurant noise
Prof. Rick Neitzel has been funded by Apple for a project that uses the iWatch and iPhone’s new sound-exposure app. He also was tapped by the CBC to talk about restaurant noise. Kudos!
Dr. Daniel Fink presented at ASA on secondhand noise
Dr. Daniel Fink presented a poster at the ASA’s December meeting on secondhand noise. A manuscript based on his poster will be submitted to one of ASA’s scientific journals.
Are we deafening our children?
How can a headphone manufacturer claim that headphones targeted at children—with a 85 decibel maximum—are “hearing health friendly?” It’s easy when the organizations charged with protecting the public look the other way.