Noise pollution makes us anxious and stressed, and can even impact the health of our heart and brain
Noise pollution can impact our physical and mental wellbeing, so periods of silence throughout the day may just be the antidote.
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Spiders adapt their webs to filter out human-made noise
The researchers found that funnel-weaving spiders alter how their silk webs transmit vibrations in response to local noise.
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The movement to preserve quiet spaces in cities
City life is loud, and the cacophony of noises in urban areas can be bad for human health. Noise pollution pumps up stress levels and damages our hearing, and it can even increase the risk of diabetes ...
Everyone in the City Needs Soundproofing, Even Spiders
Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise ...
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Noise Settlement Agreement Reached with Oakland Airport
A comprehensive Settlement Agreement with the City that includes an improved noise management plan, along with addressing other community concerns surrounding Oakland Airport’s Terminal Modernization ...
KS2 Geography. Settlements: Cities and Holiday resorts
Settlements. Cities and Holiday Resorts. A short video for 7-11 year old pupils investigating the characteristics of UK ...
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Delhi world’s most polluted capital again; pollution cuts life expectancy in India by 5 years: Report
In 2023, it was the third most polluted country. Story continues below this ad “Air pollution remains a significant health burden in India, reducing life expectancy by an estimated 5.2 years,” it said ...
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Nearly ALL of the world is breathing dirty air: Shocking map reveals how just 17% of cities have safe levels of air pollution - so, how toxic is your hometown?
A report from the air quality monitoring database, IQAir, found that just 17 per cent of cities meet the World Health Organisation's (WHO's) air pollution guidelines. As this map reveals ...
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Majority of the world’s population breathes dirty air, report says
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report ...
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The list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia
The only city outside of Asia featured on the list is N’Djamena, the capital of Chad in central Africa – which was named the country with the worst air pollution. Meanwhile the cities with the ...
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Lagos State Government Seals Church After Residents Complained Of Noise Pollution
This was confirmed by the General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Tunde Ajayi, who reacted to the complaints on social media. The Lagos State government has ...
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Pakistan among worst countries for air pollution in 2024
Pakistan continues to struggle with severe air pollution, ranking as one of the world’s most smog-affected countries, according to new data released on Tuesday. The country’s air quality is ...