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Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)

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The Hidden Costs of Noise Pollution

This chapter examines the profound effects of noise pollution on cognitive development, particularly in children living near airports. It narrates the journey of a noise researcher influenced by a student's plea, leading to a significant study on the link between transit noise and literacy challenges. The chapter also discusses the broader implications of urban noise on health and wellbeing while highlighting the complexities of addressing noise complaints in New York City.

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