European governments recognize that noise is a health hazard. London is poised to do something about it, and U.S. cities should follow.
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Quiet aircraft coming to an airport near you?
Quiet aircraft coming to an airport near you? Eventually, via technological substitution, the uniquely American approach to everything.
Au revoir to noisy vacuum cleaners?
Au revoir to noisy vacuum cleaners? Yes, in the EU, where new regulations limit noise. U.S. manufacturers must act now or lose future market share.
Are quiet restaurants only for the rich?
Are quiet restaurants only for the rich? Devra Ferst of Eater New York thinks the answer is yes. So what can the rest of us do?
How City Noise is Slowly Killing You
Is city noise slowly killing you? This Harper’s Bazaar article says yes. Click here to learn more!
How to block out city noise
How to block out city noise? Noise-cancelling headphones, white noise machines, and earplugs help, but we need to think beyond temporary fixes.
Here’s why Amazon won’t be delivering by drone anytime soon
Here’s why Amazon won’t be delivering by drone anytime soon: NASA says that people find the buzz of drones more annoying than any other vehicle sound.
Landscapers fail to blow away leaf blower bans
Landscapers fail to blow away leaf blower bans in Massachusetts and New Jersey, but they continue to fight limits on polluting gas-powered lawn maintenance equipment.
Barcelona is taking back city streets from cars
Barcelona is taking city streets from cars and giving them back to the people to promote a cleaner, quieter, more properous city.