Dr. Daniel Fink tells us why he became a noise activist, what he’s learned about safe noise exposure, and what we must do to protect health.
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Noise is bad for children
The World Health Organization has known for over a decade that noise adversely affects children’s health. So why haven’t we done anything to protect them?
Big decreases in smoking and soda consumption. Is noise next?
There have been big decreases in smoking and soda consumption. Is noise next? Educating the public about the dangers of loud noise will prevent hearing loss.
NYC’s public data program shows noise is number one 311 complaint
NYC’s public data program shows noise is the number one 311 complaint. Not surprising, but the city’s use of maps to show where and when the calls were logged is new and worth a look.
How I became a noise activist
Excerpt: Dr. Daniel Fink tells us why he became a noise activist, what he’s learned about safe noise exposure, and what we must do to protect health.
Using “thick data” to make a smart city
Using “thick data” to make a smart city is a first step. Then, armed with data, government has to balance competing interests.
The “new secondhand smoke”
Noise is the new “secondhand smoke” and cities are starting to regulate it by going after the low hanging fruit, like helicopters and leaf blowers.
The movie “A Quiet Place” is so quiet
“A Quiet Place” is so quiet that audience members are afraid to eat their popcorn because the deafening silence. Hear, hear!
It’s not just the noise level in restaurants but the type of noise that matters
It’s not just the noise level in restaurants but the type of noise that matters. Learn about the calculus for finding the right sound balance.