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Madonna Contributes to Noise Pollution in London

Filed in archive Noise Pollution on July 21, 2010

Madonna Contributes to Noise Pollution in London
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Noise pollution can be an annoying and frustrating hassle. It can disrupt the privacy and tranquility and silence of the family home or industrious business. Noise pollution may come from loud industrial work, construction work and heavy machinery. In the latest news, however, it seems that noise pollution can also come from the annoying disruptions of a celebrity. In London, the pop megastar Madonna was cited for noise pollution as her staff threw a wild party while the singer was away.

Officials from the Westminister City Council were called in on June 27 to investigate the noise pollution incident, after neighbours formally complained. Madonna was out of the country at the time, but the disturbances have landed Madonna with a fine of up to $5000.

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Noise Pollution-A Menace

Filed in archive Noise Pollution on July 2, 2010

Noise Pollution-A Menace
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Noise is defined as unwanted sound which causes a disruption in the balance of human life and other natural things. Such a condition is called noise pollution. Traffic is the largest noise maker all around the world. Other sources also add onto it to make our globe susceptible to its effect. The causes of noise pollution are listed below:
• Traffic
• Aircrafts
• Railway stations
• Industrial noise
• Construction of buildings
• Household equipments
The effects of noise pollution are:
• Permanent or temporary deafness is one of the most prevalent effects
• Decrease in working efficiency
• Fatigue which is caused due to lack of concentration as noise causes attention to be diverted
• Stress level is increased
• High blood pressure, mental illness, etc occur when surrounded by too much noise
• Animal life and plant life are also adversely affected
Planting trees and keeping a check on noise pollutants will help fight noise pollution to a great extent.

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Noise Pollution - control and measures

Filed in archive Noise Pollution on May 21, 2010


Noise Pollution - control and measures



Most of the people in the world would like to live in quiet place but the work pushes us to stay in town rather than a desolate place. Due to rise of urbanization, noise pollution has increased in leaps and bounds in major towns and cities. High pitch noise or noise that lasts for a short period of time can be equally detrimental to our health. Common sources of noise include vehicular traffic, factories involved in the manufacturing process, and home appliances like vacuum cleaners and music systems. Noise pollution effects on human health that is a matter of great concern. Some of the Noise pollution effects are listed below:
a. Hearing Problems
b. Sleep Disturbances
c. Cardiovascular Issues
d. Interference in Verbal Communication
e. Mental Health Problems
f. Noise pollution control can be brought in the following way:
People living in high noise prone areas like in heart of the cities or nearby airports should build soundproofing walls or double panned windows. While working on noisy condition, one should use to wear ear protection.

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Noise Cancelling Earplugs: A Workplace Requirement?

Filed in archive Noise Pollution on May 18, 2010

Noise Cancelling Earplugs: A Workplace Requirement?
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As bizarre at it seems, problems due to noise pollution have created an industry for noise cancelling headphones. It would be easy to mistake noise cancelling headphones as a tool to cut down on noise: they do, but with a twist.

Noise cancelling headphones allow the user to listen to their music while blocking all other noise. The user only hears what is coming through the headphones. Another type of noise cancelling earphone exists for people working in industrial situations where there is a lot of noise. These are better known as earplugs and they are a specialized type that is made to measure.

You can arrange for someone to come to your workplace and measure you up for these specialized earplugs. They put a putty-like substance in your ear and it forms a mould. Your earplugs are made to the mould dimensions and arrive in the mail about 10 days later. When you use these earplugs, they cut out the noise of machinery while still allowing you to hear conversations from your workmates.

This type of ear protection can fall under workers health and safety requirements. Noise cancelling headphones that enhance your enjoyment of music do not.

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Reducing Noise Pollution

Filed in archive Noise on May 18, 2010

Reducing Noise Pollution
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Listening to your neighbor's noise is a major irritant, especially when it goes on for prolonged periods of time. There are many noises most people can put up with. If your neighbor is mowing the lawn it is easy to tolerate because it will be for a limited amount of time.

Depending upon the source of the noise there are some things that can be done. Insulating yourself from the sound of the noise can be accomplished in several ways. Likewise, if you are the cause of the noise, there are things that can be done to reduce it.

1. Add rugs and carpets to your floor. Even if you have a carpet, a large thick rug will go a long way to reducing the noise level.
2. Re-arrange furniture to add a cushion between you and a noise from the next room.
3. Change from blinds or light weight curtains to a heavy weight curtain.
4. Install double glazed windows.
5. Soundproof your doors.
6. Use a 'white noise' machine.
7. Buy mufflers for your garden equipment - or do the work by hand.
8. Plant trees and bushes between you and the noise.

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