One in five Europeans is regularly exposed to noise levels that could "significantly" damage their health, the World Health Organization says, and it updated guidelines on those levels in Europe on ...

Many parents know that loud noise can hurt a child’s hearing. Very loud sounds—from fireworks or firearms, for example—can cause immediate damage. Using personal listening devices for music, videos ...

Noise can be one of the most noxious forms of pollution. It can gradually rob you of your hearing and shatter your nerves and concentration. Research shows that hearing loss is hitting a much younger ...

Residents of Athi River are increasingly voicing concerns over the rising noise pollution that has disrupted their daily ...

Like air pollutants and exposure to hazardous waste, noise pollution is not distributed evenly, a new study led by campus researchers found. The study is the first to assess social inequalities, such ...

Traffic Noise and Air Pollution Could Be Hurting Your Fertility: New Study Uncovers Surprising Risks for Men and Women. Study: Long term exposure to road traffic noise and air pollution and risk of ...

In today’s Tech Bytes, a push to cut down on noise pollution on the roads. More cities are deploying noise cameras equipped with microphones to detect loud vehicles and automatically fine drivers.

NEW DELHI: In a significant move to curb noise pollution, the Delhi government has, for the first time, authorised officials from municipal corporations and other local bodies to take direct action ...