Noise Pollution

Noise pollution, also known as environmental noise or sound pollution, is the propagation of noise with ranging impacts on the activity of human or animal life, most of them harmful to a degree. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport, and propagation systems. Poor urban planning may give rise to noise disintegration or pollution, side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential areas. Some of the main sources of noise in residential areas include loud music, transportation (traffic, rail, airplanes, etc.), lawn care maintenance, construction, electrical generators, explosions, and people. …

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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 18 September 2024 English

Senegal faces difficult decisions as it navigates a transition to becoming an exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) with a pipeline of new projects, largely targeting Europe. The need to …

discharge, air emissions, waste management, noise pollution, and spill risks (World Bank Group, 2017).


VTPI: Victoria Transport Policy Institute · 12 September 2024 English

This analysis indicates that children tend to be healthier and more successful growing up in compact neighborhoods where residents frequently walk and bicycle, drive less at lower speeds, have affordable …

Joanne B. Newbury, et al. (2024), “Air and Noise Pollution Exposure in Early Life and Mental Health from


VTPI: Victoria Transport Policy Institute · 29 August 2024 English

This reduces user expenses, community infrastructure and traffic impact costs, pavement area and environmental harms, and because they walk and bicycle more, residents tend to be healthier and have more …

to allow more greenspace. Increased air and noise pollution exposure. Limit traffic speeds and volumes


Fraser Institute · 23 August 2024 English

Hydraulic fracturing, a technique used in oil and gas production, has faced strong opposition from environmental groups in the several decades since the practice came into widespread use. Opponents of …

emissions, induced seismicity (earthquakes), and noise pollution. Murphy’s conclusions mirrored those of the displacement of coal-fired power plants. The noise pollution from fracking on nearby residences has been


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 August 2024 English

Detailing the current production, trade, and regulatory landscape to inform critical raw materials strategies of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS).

of contaminants and toxins, and light and noise pollution. Social, economic, health, and cultural disruptions


IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 August 2024 English

The mass-rapid transit (MRT) in Pampanga province, Philippines, will consist of five transport lines, including four bus rapid transit lines and one light rail line. The MRT system aims to …

traffic congestion, higher CO2 emissions, noise pollution, accidents, etc. These outcomes impact private reduction in road accidents (R11), decrease in noise pollution from private vehicles (R12), and increase in (B3), CO2 emissions from fuel use (B4), and noise pollution (B6). In general, the CLD exercise demonstrates


AMO: Association of Municipalities of Ontario · 6 August 2024 English

Policy Related to Land Use for Unlicensed Event Venues AMO’S SUBMISSION TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON HERITAGE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND CULTURAL POLICY August 6, 2024 Policy Related to Land Use for …

soil depot operations which cause increased noise, pollution, and environmental impacts to our communities


EAC: Centre d'action écologique · 4 July 2024 English

Without examining the viability of having crushing and other process activities inside a facility instead of out in the open, the proponent has not considered a reasonable alternative means of …

experience of attempting to control dust and noise pollution at the site. The proponent could have included


Human Early Learning Partnership, University of British Columbia · 18 June 2024 English

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Fisher HL, Bakolis I, Boyd A, et al. Air and noise pollution exposure in early life and mental health from


WWF: World Wildlife Fund Canada · 7 June 2024 English

the Oceans Act, making it incumbent upon the federal government to establish requirements for noise pollution reduction and to set region-specific noise reduction targets for areas where continuous noise

IDENTIFY EXISTING MECHANISMS TO MANAGE UNDERWATER NOISE POLLUTION IN CANADA June 2024 Prepared for WWF-Canada comprehensive enough to fully address underwater noise pollution. These laws can, however, be strengthened and analysis of relevant federal Crown Underwater noise pollution can disrupt normal behaviours law and policy opportunities, masking of communication and noise pollution. echolocation, and increased risk of ship strikes recognized globally as a in managing underwater noise pollution and deliver pressing ecosystem-wide threat


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