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    Noise pollution refers to unwanted or excessive sound that disrupts normal activities and quality of life. It is caused by sources like transportation, construction, and industrial activities. Noise pollution can damage physical and psychological health by causing issues like high blood pressure, hearing loss, and memory problems. Some solutions to reduce noise pollution include planting trees, maintaining vehicles and machinery, using soundproofing materials in buildings, and enforcing regulations on loud speakers.

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    Noise pollution refers to unwanted or excessive sound that disrupts normal activities and quality of life. It is caused by sources like transportation, construction, and industrial activities. Noise pollution can damage physical and psychological health by causing issues like high blood pressure, hearing loss, and memory problems. Some solutions to reduce noise pollution include planting trees, maintaining vehicles and machinery, using soundproofing materials in buildings, and enforcing regulations on loud speakers.

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    Noise pollution refers to unwanted or excessive sound that disrupts normal activities and quality of life. It is caused by sources like transportation, construction, and industrial activities. Noise pollution can damage physical and psychological health by causing issues like high blood pressure, hearing loss, and memory problems. Some solutions to reduce noise pollution include planting trees, maintaining vehicles and machinery, using soundproofing materials in buildings, and enforcing regulations on loud speakers.

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    NOISE POLLUTION

    WHAT IS NOISE POLLUTION?


     Sound that is unwanted or disrupts one’s 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 can’t see, smell, or taste it.

     World Health Organization stated that “Noise must be


    recognized as a major threat to human well-being”
    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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