Third-hand smoke is the residue that secondhand smoke leaves behind. We’re lucky there’s no such thing as third-hand sound, because we have more than enough sound, says Dr. Daniel Fink.
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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.
Is noise pollution harming your health?
Is noise pollution harming your health? Dr. Daniel Fink says the answer is clearly yes. He points to Prof. Neitzel’s research showing everyday noise exposure is great enough to cause hearing loss.
NYC must better regulate noise
Sarah Sax has written a fascinating article that concludes NYC needs to better regulate noise. Dr. Arline Bronzaft agrees and has some advice to offer.
Noise pollution impacts many species
Human noise pollution impacts many species, from small insects to giant marine animals. Our noise is ubiquitous and needs to be controlled, as a quieter world is better for all living things.
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 is the world so loud?
Dr. Daniel Fink asks “why is the world so loud?” There can be no rational doubt that noise is a public health problem, he writes, adding that at least the media is starting to take notice.
Exciting research on the biological effects of noise on birds
David Sykes writes about the exciting research on the biological effects of noise on birds by Dr. Jesse Barber.
Noise control laws need to be enforced
An editorial in the Toronto Sun says that noise control laws are worthless unless they are enforced. Dr. Daniel Fink agrees and points to Santa Monica, CA, which uses crowd-sourced citizen reporting to tackle noise.