Photo credit: Levent Simsek by Arline L. Bronzaft, Ph.D., Board of Directors, GrowNYC, Co-founder, The Quiet Coalition, and Honorary Chair, Quiet American Skies Authorities in Victoria, Australia, are concerned about the impact of noise on our well-being. To this end,...
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Noisy Chrysler cars recalled in Australia
Photo credit: Ken Lane licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 by Daniel Fink, MD, Chair, The Quiet Coalition This report from the Cars Guide site in Australia states that 2020-2021 Chrysler 300 cars are being recalled because they are too loud. Like many countries, Australia...
Noise policy should protect wildlife, too
Photo credit: Sid Mosdell licensed under CC BY 2.0 by Arline L. Bronzaft, Ph.D., Board of Directors, GrowNYC, and Co-founder, The Quiet Coalition The COVID pandemic has given people an opportunity to reflect on how the noises of urban life impact on the wildlife...
Noisy restaurants are a problem in Australia, too
Noisy restaurants are a problem in Australia, too. If everyone who is bothered by noise asked our elected officials to do something about it, things could change.
Can bananas protect against hearing loss?
Can bananas protect against hearing loss? An Australian report says the nutrients in bananas—zinc and potassium—can help protect hearing.
Australians are in danger of hearing loss
An Australian University found that 1 in 10 Australians use personal listening devices at dangerously high volumes & show signs of hearing loss.
Who is to blame for noisy restaurants?
Who is to blame for noisy restaurants? A report from Australia blames minimalist design trends, but crowded rooms and loud music contribute, too.