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Humans are changing the underwater soundscapes

Aug 16, 2017 | Blog, Noise, Noise and Animals, Noise Pollution, Transportation Noise

Humans are changing underwater soundscapes of the world’s oceans. Climate change is causing sea ice to melt & encourages (noisy) shipping.

An innovative approach to managing nightlife

Aug 14, 2017 | Blog, Noise, Noise Pollution, Quality of Life, Quiet

An innovative approach to managing nightlife: Amsterdam created the position of “night mayor” to help promote nightlife while protecting residents from noise.

The disappearing soundscape

Aug 12, 2017 | Blog, Noise and Animals, Silence

Read about Bernie Krause and his life’s work recording the natural world around us in, “This is what extinction sounds like.”

When “good news” is bad news

Aug 10, 2017 | Blog, Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection, Hidden Hearing Loss, Noise and Children

When is “good news” bad news? When the press reports uncritically, leaving the public to believe that earbud and headphone use by children is perfectly fine.

Tired of jets flying over your neighborhood? Here’s what FAA is (not) doing to help you

Aug 8, 2017 | Aviation Noise, Blog, Noise Pollution, Quality of Life, Quiet

Tired of jets flying over your neighborhood? Here’s what the FAA is (not) doing to help you. But technology may (eventually) save the day.

Treating hearing loss may help prevent dementia

Aug 6, 2017 | Blog, Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection, Hidden Hearing Loss, Public Health, Quality of Life

The Lancet reports that treating hearing loss may help prevent dementia. So why isn’t the prevention of hearing loss a top public health goal?

Is quiet a luxury?

Aug 4, 2017 | Blog, Noise, Noise Pollution, Quality of Life, Quiet, Silence

Is quiet a luxury? The growth of silent spas resorts and retreats suggests yes. Click here to learn how some quiet time can help you.

Is man-made noise making desert insects disappear?

Aug 2, 2017 | Blog, Noise, Noise and Animals, Noise Pollution

Is man-made noise making desert insects disappear? Not entirely, but ecologists are concerned about how noise affects some insect groups and the animals that prey on them.