Witnessing the growing complaints of noise pollution caused by traffic and construction, the Ministry of Environment Protection issued a notice on Tuesday, 15th February. The notice resolved that China will take steps to control noise pollution in four key areas of traffic, construction, industry, and living quarters.

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Noise pollution from high-speed railways in the city and around airport needs to be controlled by building noise barriers on both the sides of roads, specifically in areas where noise sensitive buildings are concentrated. The notice also addressed, noise pollution caused by construction sites by prohibiting construction operation at the night.

Ma Jun, director of the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, a Beijing-based environmental protection NGO, told the Global Times that strengthened law enforcement is as important as law making to reduce noise pollution.

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When you start noticing that you have a loss of hearing, you may have to change your lifestyle. Deafness and loss of hearing may come from a natural weakening of the hearing capabilities of your ear.

Nevertheless, there are many other external factors that can contribute to your hearing loss. These external factors include noise pollution, and one of the UK's Audiologists of the Year would be able to argue this point too. Noise pollution refers to any occasional loud or annoying sounds. The noises may come and go or they may also be consistent and regular noises that you are exposed to. Organizations such as The Hearing Company can help you assess any sources of noise pollution in your life. However, you are capable of making initial assessments. Some noise pollution examples include the regular sounds of building construction next to your home. It may even come from loud sounds if your work deals with heavy machinery, factories, and even pyrotechnics or explosives.

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Residents of Russell Township, Ohio are fighting for a noise pollution resolution that would give police the legal authority to shut down a noisy party or get a homeowner to keep their dog quiet. Many residents attended an recent open forum on the hot button issue of noise pollution.

While noise issues are handled appropriately most of the time, with no official law on the books police are limited in the rare case that someone does not voluntarily decide to be a good neighbour. Opponents of the resolution argue that noise pollution affects very few people and that such a law could pit neighbours against one another. Also, the township has limited resources to deal with the issue even if a resolution were passed. Another concern is about where to draw the line in determining what is noise pollution and what is not.