The Jordan Harbinger Show 1079: Noise Pollution | Skeptical Sunday
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Nov 17, 2024 
In this insightful discussion, Jessica Wynn, a researcher focusing on noise pollution, illuminates its alarming impact on health and the environment. She reveals that noise pollution contributes to tens of thousands of heart disease cases annually in Europe. Jessica emphasizes its devastating effects on wildlife communication and breeding, notably among marine species like whales and Narwhals. Low-income communities bear the brunt of noise exposure, while federal noise control efforts have dwindled since the 1980s. Listeners learn about actionable steps to combat noise pollution, from supporting local ordinances to being mindful of their own noise contributions.
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Noise Pollution's Impact on Wildlife
- Noise pollution disrupts natural soundscapes, affecting animal communication and behavior.
- Acoustic biologists study how noise impacts ecosystems, revealing the hidden effects of human activity.
Whales and Noise Pollution
- Whales, relying on sound for communication and navigation, are particularly vulnerable to noise pollution.
- Increased shipping noise disrupts whale echolocation, leading to beachings and threatening species like the Narwhal.
Birdsong and Noise Adaptation
- Noise pollution impacts bird songs, affecting breeding and territorial behaviors.
- Birds adapt by changing their calls, sometimes mimicking urban sounds, impacting their communication.