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Are quiet restaurants only for the rich?

Sep 27, 2017 | Blog, Noise Pollution, Quality of Life, Quiet, Restaurant Noise

Are quiet restaurants only for the rich? Devra Ferst of Eater New York thinks the answer is yes. So what can the rest of us do?

How City Noise is Slowly Killing You

Sep 25, 2017 | Blog, Hearing Loss, Noise Pollution, Public Health

Is city noise slowly killing you? This Harper’s Bazaar article says yes. Click here to learn more!

How to block out city noise

Sep 23, 2017 | Blog, Noise Pollution, Public Health, Quality of Life, Quiet

How to block out city noise? Noise-cancelling headphones, white noise machines, and earplugs help, but we need to think beyond temporary fixes.

Quiet race cars? Yes! “Formula E racing” is a hot new world sport

Sep 21, 2017 | Blog, Design, Transportation Noise

Quiet race cars? Yes! “Formula E racing” is a hot new world sport. So now you can enjoy world-class racing without destroying your hearing.

Human noise pollution wreaks havoc on U.S. wildlife

Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Noise and Animals

Human noise pollution wreaks havoc U.S. wildlife, but thoughtful management of our protected areas can make things better.

A Pocket Guide to Soundwalking

Sep 17, 2017 | Blog, Design, Public Health, Quality of Life, Quiet

In “Pocket Guide to Soundwalking,” Dr. Antonella Radicchi introduces soundwalking to professionals and others interested in urban design.

Here’s the best mass-media article on noise-induced hearing loss

Sep 15, 2017 | Blog, Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Here’s the best mass-media article on noise-induced hearing loss: Real Simple’s spectacular September issue tackles NIHL head on.

Here’s why Amazon won’t be delivering by drone anytime soon

Sep 13, 2017 | Aviation Noise, Blog, Design, Noise, Noise Pollution, Quality of Life

Here’s why Amazon won’t be delivering by drone anytime soon: NASA says that people find the buzz of drones more annoying than any other vehicle sound.

Landscapers fail to blow away leaf blower bans

Sep 11, 2017 | Blog, Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers, Hearing Protection, Noise Pollution, Public Health, Quality of Life

Landscapers fail to blow away leaf blower bans in Massachusetts and New Jersey, but they continue to fight limits on polluting gas-powered lawn maintenance equipment.