Noise Pollution Special
Air date: Week of 08/19/2009
Story length: 29:00
 Excessive noise can cause hearing loss, stress, high blood pressure and even depression. This person is wearing hearing protection while using a chainsaw, which can emit over 110 dB of sound and cause hearing loss. |
In this special program, The Allegheny Front examines noise pollution, from its health effects in humans to its effect on birds. Listen to the entire program: Protecting yourself from excessive noise; Health effects of noise on humans; Naturalist Journal: Noise Drowns Out Birdsongs; Soundmasking in offices; Noise ordinances; Commentary: Silent Retreat
Listen now: Noise Pollution Special
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