Noise pioneer Dr. Arline Bronzaft introduces a new noise and sound curriculum for New York City schools. Click to learn about her efforts to make the world a quieter place.
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San Francisco’s BART has been made quieter
San Francisco’s BART has been made quieter. Dr. Daniel Fink says it’s proof that if there’s the will to make subways quieter, there’s a way to get it done.
Toronto to tackle transportation noise
Photo credit: GTD Aquitaine, who has released this photo into the public domain. by Arline L. Bronzaft, Ph.D., Board of Directors, GrowNYC, and Co-founder, The Quiet Coalition That the noise from the commuter trains, passing the homes of David Bosworth and his...
Is noise pollution making you fat?
Is noise pollution making you fat? Stress has been linked to obesity for many years, so why wouldn’t continuous noise from railways, roads, and aircraft be linked to obesity too?
Sounds that soothe in life and near death
Natural sounds soothe us in life and near death. Dr. Arline Bronzaft writes about “good” sounds and how they comfort those who are dying.
Wind turbines in 2018
Dr. Arline Bronzaft writes about wind turbine noise and the growing evidence suggesting harmful impacts of wind turbine sound on health.
Silence, please! Is it really possible to mute the world?
Silence, please! Is it really possible to mute the world? In a word, no. Well, certainly not yet, but scientists are working on new technology that may reduce noise.
Reducing Loud Sounds and Noise: A Health Matter
Reducing loud sounds and noise isn’t just an attempt to control a nuisance—noise is a health matter, and exposure to noise affects hearing and overall health.
The need for quiet
Dr. Arline Bronzaft was quoted in an excellent article on one of the quietest places on earth, as she highlights the need for quiet places.