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The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Noise A new book that addresses the issue of noise induced hearing loss and what can be done about it. With chapters written by leading experts in the field of hearing loss, it provides practical strategies to reduce the adverse effects of noise when it cannot be avoided completely.

Noise Pollution Posters A poster campaign (in Hindi and English) in Ujjain, India calling on residents to reduce noise pollution.

WNYC Soundcheck on Noise Pollution: Battling Urban Noise | Traffic and Transit | Sounds of the Season A series of audiocasts on noise pollution with host John Schaefer and guest Arline L. Bronzaft, Ph.D. Each month, they discuss specific noise issues that affect urban residents.

The Daily Decibel The Daily Decibel is a blog that writes about noise as it relates to health and well-being. Find the latest news and articles on noise in the United States.

Playing (less) Hurt - An Injury Prevention Guide For Musicians Musicians face many challenges every time they pick up their instruments, including the risk of permanent hearing loss. A professional concert musician has written a comprehensive reference on the physical and psychological aspects of playing and easing mitigating factors that can lead to a career-threatening injury.

Maine Citizens Against Loud Motorcycles A group launched for residents of Maine affected by loud motorcycle noise. The group is called Maine Citizens Against Loud Motorcycles and they are focused on introducing state legislation requiring EPA-stamp enforcement on all motorcycle exhaust systems.

Robert Alex Baron - The Tyranny Of Noise Read this devastating exposé on the corporations and public officials whose greed and indifference have brought acoustic anarchy to our world. Robert Alex Baron, America's lead authority on noise abatement, reveals the facts others ignore.

Airport-Related Air Pollution and Noise A study (abstract) on the impact on people neighboring metropolitan airport, La Guardia Airport (LGA) in New York City. Residents living near the airport were exposed to noise levels as much as four times greater than those experienced by residents in a quiet, comparison home.

Government Regulation A critical overview on how various government agencies handle noise on the federal, state and municipal level.

NoiseOFF Teacher's Guide A valuable tool for classroom educators on noise pollution. The elementary section is a primer on noise pollution, the high school section empowers students to develop a critical analytical ability on noise pollution, civics, human health and the environment.

Boom Car Ads You might be surprised at the disturbing language and sexist content used by the car audio industry to market its products. It exhibits a new low of corporate irresponsibility and greed that is ruining communities all over the country.

Noise Pollution Discussion A twenty-two minute audiocast on the issue of noise pollution. The discussion covers many of the social and health impacts of noise on society. This recording is free for radio stations to broadcast.

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Discover Magazine - What Do Urban Sounds Do to Your Brain?
A sonic tour of New York, from the agonizing screech of the Union Square subway station to one of the quietest rooms in the city: Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center.

Naples News (Florida) - Hush up when in Naples
City hopes its noise ordinance will keep some quiet.

Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram - Despite state's failure, communities can squelch loud motorcycles
Federal regulations and muffler labeling make effective tools to end noise pollution.