SC Freiburg are banned from hosting Bundesliga games at their new soccer stadium due to noise ordinance violations. Dr. Daniel Fink wishes similar noise laws existed here in the U.S.
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Marine noise may harm lobsters
Marine noise may harm lobsters, says Dr. Daniel Fink. He points us to a study showing lobsters living near busy shipping lanes have damage to an organ that controls balance.
LISTEN UP! This week’s Freakonomics podcast is all about noise
David Sykes writes about the latest episode of the Freakonomics podcast, which focuses on noise and features TQC’s Dr. Arline Bronzaft. He says it’s a must listen!
The urban soundscape during COVID
The urban soundscape during COVID is not just about new found quiet. Dr. Daniel Fink reviews an essay by Kate Wagner in which she discusses the tension between wanting urban quiet while supporting civil rights demonstrations.
Human noise impacts desert animals, too
Human noise impacts desert animals, too, writes Dr. Arline Bronzaft, who shares an article on the effect of human noise on desert birds and mammals.
Protecting your ears at protests
If you have joined protests recently, you know the police are using low flying helicopters and flash-bang devices. Both can hurt year ears, so please bring ear plugs with you when you go.
The importance of reducing urban noise
Dr. Arline Bronzaft writes about the importance of reducing urban noise, noting that research shows that urban dwellers are suffering from the harmful effects of noise.
The future of work is not in noisy offices, NY Times survey says
The future of work is not in noisy offices, a NY Times survey says. David Sykes wonders if people working from home during lockdown will resist going back to their noisy offices.
Could noise be a risk factor for hypertension?
Could noise be a risk factor for hypertension? Dr. Daniel Fink looks at a Chinese study that suggests the answer is yes, mirroring U.S. studies also showing a correlation.