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Noise Pollution

Noise pollution occurs when unwanted or excessive sound disrupts normal activities. It can damage both physical and psychological health by causing issues like high blood pressure, sleep disruption, and memory loss. Major sources of noise pollution are transportation systems, construction sites, and industrial operations which use loud machinery. Some solutions to noise pollution include planting trees near noisy areas, installing soundproofing in buildings, enforcing limits on loud speakers, and educating the public about the impacts of excessive noise.

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Noise Pollution

Noise pollution occurs when unwanted or excessive sound disrupts normal activities. It can damage both physical and psychological health by causing issues like high blood pressure, sleep disruption, and memory loss. Major sources of noise pollution are transportation systems, construction sites, and industrial operations which use loud machinery. Some solutions to noise pollution include planting trees near noisy areas, installing soundproofing in buildings, enforcing limits on loud speakers, and educating the public about the impacts of excessive noise.

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NOISE

POLLUTION

WHAT IS NOISE
POLLUTION?

Sound that is unwanted or disrupts ones quality of


life is called as noise. When there is lot of noise in
the environment, it is termed as noise pollution.

Sound becomes undesirable when it disturbs the


normal activities such as working, sleeping, and
during conversations.

It is an underrated environmental problem because


of the fact that we cant see, smell, or taste it.

World Health Organization stated that Noise must


be recognized as a major threat to human wellbeing

HEALTH EFFECTS

According to the USEPA, there are direct links


between noise and health. Also, noise pollution
adversely affects the lives of millions of people.

Noise pollution can damage physiological and


psychological health.

High blood pressure, stress related illness, sleep


disruption, hearing loss, and productivity loss are
the problems related to noise pollution.

It can also cause memory loss, severe depression,


and panic attacks.

SOURCES OF NOISE
POLLUTION

Transportation systems are the main source of noise


pollution in urban areas.

Construction of buildings, highways, and streets


cause a lot of noise, due to the usage of air
compressors, bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks, and
pavement breakers.

Industrial noise also adds to the already unfavorable


state of noise pollution.

Loud speakers, plumbing, boilers, generators, air


conditioners, fans, and vacuum cleaners add to the
existing noise pollution.

SOLUTIONS FOR NOISE


POLLUTION

Planting bushes and trees in and around sound


generating sources is an effective solution for noise
pollution.

Regular servicing and tuning of automobiles can


effectively reduce the noise pollution.

Buildings can be designed with suitable noise


absorbing material for the walls, windows, and
ceilings.

Workers should be provided with equipments such


as ear plugs and earmuffs for hearing protection.

SOLUTIONS FOR NOISE


POLLUTION

Similar to automobiles, lubrication of the


machinery and servicing should be done to
minimize noise generation.

Soundproof doors and windows can be installed


to block unwanted noise from outside.

Regulations should be imposed to restrict the


usage of play loudspeakers in crowded areas and
public places.

Factories and industries should be located far


from the residential areas.

SOLUTIONS FOR NOISE


POLLUTION

Community development or urban


management should be done with long-term
planning, along with an aim to reduce noise
pollution.

Social awareness programs should be taken


up to educate the public about the causes and
effects of noise pollution.

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