Finally, some good noise news: New York City hospitals testing “ambient” ambulance sirens. And they’re just like the more tolerable ones used in Europe.
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This new year resolve to avoid products that damage health (even when used as directed)!
This new year resolve to avoid products that damage health (even when used as directed)! Click here to see what you should avoid to protect your hearing.
It’s time to change our definition of “old”
It’s time to change our definition of “old” and start embracing transcendent design—designing thing so easy to use that everyone wants them.
Until the world becomes a quieter place
Until your world becomes much quieter place, a little self-help is called for, and Bustle’s list of “The 7 Best Earplugs” is a great place to start!
Another reason to avoid fast food and chain restaurants
Another reason to avoid fast food and chain restaurants? Why eat food in a space designed to kill your tastebuds and hearing? Two reasons to eat at home.
How a tsunami revealed human noise pollution
Photo credit: Calbear22, photo released into the public domain Phys.org reports how a tsunami that struck Hawaii in 2011--caused by the same earthquake that hit Japan and created the tsunami that triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster--caused a temporary halt to...
In the market for a quieter vacuum cleaner?
In the market for a quieter vacuum cleaner? There are options in every category, and Consumer Reports has done the heavy lifting and reviewed them all.
Study: Urban noise worst in poor and minority neighborhoods
Unsurprisingly, a study shows that urban noise worst is poor and minority neighborhoods. Enough with the studies, it’s time for action!
Subways can be quieter
Subways can be made quieter if one tries, and BART is trying by grinding the metal wheels to reduce screech. But why not use rubber tires?