
From Cars To Leaf Blowers: Noise Pollution's Toll On Human Health
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The Silent Crisis: Addressing Noise Pollution
This chapter explores the adverse health effects of noise pollution, particularly from transportation sources, and discusses the historical context of noise regulations like the Noise Control Act of 1972. It emphasizes community action and potential solutions to mitigate noise, advocating for local and federal measures to create quieter urban environments.
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