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Noise Pollution
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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results31 Connexions Library2 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 2 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 5 Sources Library 2 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAdverse Health Effects of Noise Hagler, Louis Article 1995 The effects of noise are widespread and impose long-term consequences on health. Air Force Invades the Rocky Mountains: Sky Grab Miller, Carol Article 2012 Communities throughout rural America are fighting to stop more Air Force flights overhead. In addition to New Mexico and Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona,... Commercial Ships Could Be Quieter, but They Aren't: Shipbuilding economics and lack of regulations are getting in the way of a quieter ocean Lubofsky, Evan Article 2016 As the ocean drowns in sound, the number of studies showing the harmful effects of noise on marine life has surged. And so, too, have the projections for how loud things might soon become. Community Noise Berglund, Birgitta; Lindvall, Thomas Article 1995 Critically reviews the adverse effects of community noise, including interference with communication, noise-induced hearing loss, annoyance responses, and effects on sleep, the cardiovascular and psyc... Connexions Annual Resource and Reading List Article 1989 A short and selective list of resources on issues addressed in the Connexions Annual, such as environment, education, peace, interntional development, women's issues, urban issues, housing, human rig... Connexions Library: Health Focus  Website Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on health. Deputation Opposing Island Airport Expansion Garfinkle, Miraim Article 2013 It is absurd to have a major airport on a city's waterfront. The negative impacts -- air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, massively increased traffic, the risk of planes taking off and lan... The Destruction of Inlet Beach Roberts, Paul Craig Article 2017 As Inlet Beach undergoes development to turn the site into a tourist vacation spot and with no support from the county government or develepment laws, the local community is slowly driven away. Drowning in Noise: Noise Costs of jet skis in America: A Report for the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse Komanaff, Charles, Shaw, Howard Article 2000 An analysis of the value of the lost enjoyment that jet ski noise introduces into beach environments. Effects of Aircraft Noise and Sonic Booms on Domestic Animals and Wildlife: A Literature Synthesis Article 1988 This report was produced as the result of a cooperative research project between the National Ecology Research Center, Ft. Collins, Colorado and the Air Force Engineering and Services Center, Tyndall ... Effects of Aircraft Noise and Sonic Booms on Domestic Animals and Wildlife: Bibliographic Abstracts Article 1988 Abstracts of bibliographic resources. Environmental Noise: The Invisible Pollutant Cavanaugh, William J.; Tocci, Gregory C. Article 1998 The invisible pollutant of environmental noise can be tamed. Environmental Noise Article 2000 This booklet deals with environmental noise -- for example, noise from industrial sites, road and rail traffic, airports and fairgrounds. EnvironmentSources.com Website 2017 Web portal with information about environmental issues and resources, with articles, documents, books, websites, and experts and spokespersons. The home page features a selection of recent and importa... Extremely Loud: Sound as a Weapon Volcler, Juliette; Volk, Carol Book 2011 In this disturbing and wide-ranging account, acclaimed journalist Juliette Volcler looks at the long history of efforts by military and police forces to deploy sound against enemies, criminals, and la... Filthy, deadly mayhem in India Peebles, Graham Article 2014 Along with the choking fumes and piles of putrid waste, sound systems and a constant bombardment of honking horns from cars, lorries and screaming buses assault residents and the unprepared in towns a... The Global Battle Against Noise Pollution Huebner, Al Article 2008 Studies done in several European countries have demonstrated that noise can be a major killer. Awake or even asleep your brain and body react to sounds that increase the levels of stress hormones. HealthSources.ca Website 2017 A web portal featuring information and resources about health, with articles, documents, books, websites, and experts and spokespersons. The home page features a selection of recent and important arti... Jetskis Should Be Banned Vandeman, Michael J. Article 1998 To launch a jet ski into the shallow waters that are so important to marine wildlife takes little money, little training, and little energy. Jet skis put our most vulnerable marine and avian wildlife ... Leaf Blower Facts Article The Looting Machine Called Capitalism Roberts, Paul Craig Article 2017 I have come to the conclusion that capitalism is successful primarily because it can impose the majority of the costs associated with its economic activities on outside parties and on the environment.... The Moronic Sport: ORVs on Public Lands Wuerthner, George Article 2008 I do not accept the premise that abuse of our lands is something that we must tolerate as inevitable. It is our land. It is our children's land, and their children's land. We have a responsibility to ... MUZAK: Music to Whose Ears?: A brief overview of research commissioned by The Royal National Institute for Deaf People Article 1998 For many people background music, or "muzak" as it is commonly known, is both irritating and frustrating. For the UK's 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people background muzak often causes pain, d... Noise Busters Wolkomir, Richard; Wolkomir, Joyce Article 2001 Good neighbors keep their noise to themselves. Noise, the 'ignored pollutant': health, nature and ecopsychology: The sonic backdrop to our lives is increasingly one of unwanted technospheric noise, writes Paul Mobbs. Mobbs, Paul Article 2017 For those who like to enjoy the natural environment, noise is something to be escaped from within the relative sanctuary of the landscape. These days that's getting harder and harder to accomplish. Th... Noise Pollution: A Modern Plague Goines, Lisa; Hagler, Louis Article 2007 Environmental noise pollution, a form of air pollution, is a threat to health and well-being. It is more severe and widespread than ever before, and it will continue to increase in magnitude and seve... Noise, Sovereignty, and Civility Blomberg, Les Article Noise is caused by people and businesses claiming rights, usually property rights, to emit noise into the air, and by people who do not possess the civility to be good neighbors. While its effects are... A Request For More Effective Regulation of jet skis Article 1999 Jet skis produce noise pollution, water pollution, adversely impact wildlife and aquatic plants, and pose serious safety risks. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesConnexions Information Sharing Services Connexions provides information and services for advocacy groups, voluntary and non-profit organizations, and individuals, who are working for social and economic justice, environmental responsibility... Noise Pollution Cleaninghouse The Noise Pollution Clearinghouse is a national non-profit organization with extensive online noise related resources. The Noise Pollution Clearinghouse seeks to:
* Raise awareness about noise pollut... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryAircraft noise tied to higher heart disease risk City planners need to consider noise when planning to expand or build airports 2013 Living in neighbourhoods with high levels of aircraft noise is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, U.S. and British research suggests. Deputation to the Toronto Board of Health regarding proposed expansion of Island Airport Garfinkle, Miriam 2013 The waterfront is a highly utilized collective space that we have highly invested in to be used for recreational activities that promote health and fit into the city's vision of increasing green space... Health effects from noise Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia Noise health effects are the health consequences of elevated sound levels. Letter to Toronto City Council regarding jets at Toronto Island airport Garfinkle, Miriam; Woolhouse, Susan 2013 We are writing to express grave concerns regarding the proposal to expand the Billy Bishop Airport to jets. We are community health physicians and are extremely alarmed by the potential health harm of... Researchers find link between aircraft noise and heart disease 2013 Exposure to high levels of aircraft noise is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, two studies find. Researchers found increased risks of stroke, coronary heart disease, and car... From the Connexions ArchivesNoisewatch Online Organization profile published 2005 Organization NoiseWatch (formerly Citizens' Coalition Against Noise) was a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to raising public awareness of the negative effects of noise, founded in November 1994. Oeko-Institut Website German institute dealing with environmental issues including transportation and climate change. |
