(par 7.4.2.4.2) Seismic study sparks fear for sea life
Seismic study sparks fear for sea life https://www.iol.co.za/news/seismic-study-sparks-fear-for-sea-life-1591411 Written by: Tony Carnie Durban – A French oil and gas exploration company is preparing to blast sound waves into the sea for 24 hours a day off the KwaZulu-Natal coast next year, raising fears about how intense underwater noise could affect fish and other creatures. The […]
(par 7.4.2.4.2) Noise pollution (taken from Wikipedia)
Noise pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noise_pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Traffic is the main source of noise pollution in cities. A Boeing 747-400 passes close to houses shortly before landing at London Heathrow Airport – aircraft noise can significantly impact human health.[1][2] Noise pollution or noise disturbance is the disturbing or excessive noise that may harm the activity or balance of human or animal life. The source of most […]
(par 7.4.2.4.2) Getting intolerant of noise pollution
Keep calm and carry on: Brits getting intolerant of noise pollution http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jan/26/keep-calm-and-carry-on-brits-getting-intolerant-of-noise-pollution John Vidal Monday 26 January 2015 16.42 GMT Noisy neighbours, barking dogs and traffic now perceived as environmental problem on a level with air pollution, survey finds People are becoming increasingly intolerant of loud music, barking dogs, noisy neighbours, road traffic and aircraft […]