Photo credit: Silver Leapers licensed under CC BY 2.0 by Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition As we have noted before, noise is bad for animals, including fishes and marine mammals. On land, for example, road traffic noise interferes with birds hearing mating...
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New York pols seek stiffer fines for modified mufflers
NY pols seek stiffer fines for modified mufflers, writes Dr. Arline Bronzaft, who says enacting a law isn’t enough—laws actually have to be enforced to make a difference.
Cops use of LRADs violates 1st amendment rights
Dr. Arline Bronzaft writes about the use of long-range acoustic devices by police, noting that LRADs harm protesters’ hearing and violate their 1st amendment rights.
The loudest toys to avoid this holiday season
Dr. Daniel Fink writes about this holiday season’s list of loudest toys to avoid. One major issue is there is no evidenced-based noise exposure levels for children, so if a toy sounds too loud, then assume it is too loud.
Do protestors have the right to make too much noise?
Do protestors have the right to make too much noise? Dr. Arline Bronzaft discusses loud protests and noise ordinances, noting hospitals have enforced quiet zones without impinging free speech.
As protests grow, will Trump’s threatened military force include NextGen sonic weapons?
David Sykes asks if protest grow and Trump threatens military force, will they deploy dangerous sonic weapons on U.S. citizens? U.S. police departments have used them on citizens before.
Protecting your ears at protests
If you have joined protests recently, you know the police are using low flying helicopters and flash-bang devices. Both can hurt year ears, so please bring ear plugs with you when you go.
Rethinking sirens during the pandemic
Dr. Arline Bronzaft writes about the omnipresent sirens blaring in New York City and wonders if post-pandemic legislation addressing siren volume may finally get enacted.
Protecting your ears at protests
If you have been protesting recently, you know the police are using low flying helicopters and flash-bang devices. Both can hurt your hearing, so please bring ear plugs when you go.