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Want to be a citizen scientist?
Want to be a citizen scientist? Learn how you can help identify, preserve & create quiet spaces in your community.
Concern about noise is universal
A survey by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association finds that adults of all ages are concerned about the long-term effect of exposure to noise.
The danger of noisy oceans
The danger of noisy oceans: Research shows that human noise is endangering whale, dolphin, and seal species.
Massachusetts Medical Society follows New York’s lead, opposes gas-powered leaf blowers
The Massachusetts Medical Society has approved a resolution against gas-powered leaf blowers (GLBs) that recognizes noise pollution as a public health hazard and acknowledges the increased risk of adverse health consequences GLBs present to workers and general public.
National Parks: Why quiet matters
Read about a recent study that shows noise pollution is invading our national parks and protected natural areas, and learn why quiet matters.
What Your Patients Don’t Know Can Hurt Them
It looks like the truth about noise-induced hearing loss is finally getting out. Read this article in The Hearing Journal, which discusses the fact that noise causes hearing loss and reflects a move away from the conventional thinking that hearing loss was an inevitable side effect of aging.
May 23rd: Noise Pollution Clearinghouse Celebrates 20th Anniversary in NYC
The Noise Pollution Clearinghouse is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and you’re invited to their anniversary gala in New York City.
What Is a Safe Noise Level for the Public, Redux?
Dr. Daniel Fink was invited to write a blog post for the American Journal of Public Health expanding on his editorial in the January issue. Learn why he is so motivated to protect the public from dangerous noise and how he determined what is a safe noise level.
Looking for a quiet restaurant? Wall St. values this “quiet” chain at $7.5 billion
Could offering a side of quiet with your meal spell success for America’s restaurants? Panera’s growth suggests the answer is “Yes!”
Remember all those concerts you went to?
David Browne, music journalist, shares his story about hearing loss & how to protect your ears.
Modern life is damaging our ears more than we realize
Modern life damages our ears more than we may realize. Until there is a cure or treatment, prevention is the key to preserving your hearing.
How to “message” noise as a public health problem in America? Watch this!
How do you present the health implications of noise in a clear, brief, forthright, and dramatic way? EU Environmental shows how it can be done.