Hospital noise reduces children’s sleep time and that’s a real problem. Whether at the hospital or at home, uninterrupted sleep is important for good health.
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Don’t be that guy
Don’t be the neighbor who sees a leaf and runs for the leaf blower. Read Andy Simmons, Reader’s Digest, rant about the scourge of suburbia.
Noise kills
Most people assume noise only damages hearing, but as Dr. Daniel Fink points out, noise causes a whole host of other health problems. In short—noise kills.
How I became a noise activist
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.
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.