Jan L. Mayes writes that preventing noise from happening in the first place is better than a cure for noise-induced tinnitus, hyperacusis, and other hearing damage caused by noise.
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Noise pollution in Arizona
Dr. Daniel Fink tells us that Tuscon residents are concerned about increased noise when the Air Force stations new F-35 jets at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
San Franciscans press their congresswoman to arrest airport noise
San Franciscans press their representative to stop airport noise. David Sykes tells us that Americans haven’t gotten the relief they expected after the enactment of noise control requirements in the FAA Reauthorization Act.
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.
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.
Google’s Wing begins pilot drone delivery in the U.S.
Google’s Wing begins pilot drone delivery in the U.S. despite sharp criticism in Australia, where they ran their first pilot program. Why the criticism? In a word, noise.
Why the FAA Reauthorization Act has not fixed airport noise
Why the FAA Reauthorization Act has not fixed airport noise comes down to a number of factors. But first, it’s because Congress gave the FAA permission to ignore the neighborhoods below flightpaths.
A refuge from noise for autistic kids and adults
The Pittsburgh International Airport has created a noise refuge for autistic kids and adults. Presley’s Place is a space where they can go to calm down and get ready to fly.
NYC council considers helicopter ban
Kudos to three NYC council members who have proposed banning nonessential helicopter flights over the city. The flights are a security and health risk and it’s time to bring them to an end.