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Southampton – Showing What it Takes
Apr 1, 2019 Transitioning an industry to clean, quiet land maintenance practices is a multi-faceted effort. It requires making the health…
A cheaper way to buy hearing aids exists
A cheaper way to buy hearing aids exists, which is great news for people with hearing loss. But for those who still have good hearing, preserving it is the better option.
New technology may help the hard of hearing
New technology may help the hard of hearing by providing automatic captioning of live conversations on smart phones. That’s great, but preserving natural hearing is better.
Is noise pollution damaging our health?
Is noise pollution damaging our health? The evidence says yes. Noise has been recognized as a public health hazard for over 50 years. So why isn’t the U.S. government regulating it?
Harley-Davidson launches a (quiet) electric hog
Harley-Davidson launches a (quiet) electric hog, though at $30k it may be out of reach for most people. But the company is playing catch-up and will soon offer all-electric bikes too.
As restaurant noise rises, will diners take their money elsewhere?
As restaurant noise rises, will diners take their money elsewhere? Dr. Daniel Fink says that is unlikely only because there are no quiet restaurants to go to.
Will kids face an epidemic of hearing loss?
Will kids face an epidemic of hearing loss? Sadly yes if the government
continues to ignore the potential auditory damage kids will suffer due to unregulated earbud use.
Is background music a human rights violation?
Is background music a human rights violation? Quiet Scotland says yes, and they are working to convince bars, restaurants, and shops to shut it off!
They really don’t make music like they used to
They really don’t make music like they used to. Music today is louder as measure of sound within a recording, even as audio pros worry about aural fatigue.
An eco-friendly solution for noisy spaces
An exciting new product out of Sweden promises to deliver noise abatement with an attractive, chemical-free, and biodegradable product made from plants.
What is sound tourism?
What is sound tourism? It’s a branch of tourism for people who like to seek out places with unique sounds. Click here to learn more!
CDC educates public about the dangers of noise
The CDC has started a campaign to educate the public about the dangers of noise at sports events. This is good news, but real change will require government regulation.