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The Unseen Struggle: Plants and Noise Pollution

This chapter explores how noise pollution affects plant life, revealing that plants experience stress from sound waves much like animals do. It discusses recent research that shows traffic noise can lead to stunted growth and increased stress compounds in plants, highlighting their unique responses to environmental stressors.

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