The ocean soundtrack of the popular imagination is a largely silent one, interrupted only by the mournful aria of migrating whales or the acapella vocalizations of dolphin pods. In fact, the ...

Chronic exposure to unwanted aircraft, traffic and construction noise may harm psychological and cardiovascular health. (Getty Images) If you live in a city, near a highway or within several miles of ...

Accidents and near misses in recent years between cars and pedestrians, coupled with vehicle noise and dead vegetation, have reignited a conversation about extending the sound wall that divides a ...

Discover how Christmas celebrations, from loud music to 'Detty December' parties, contribute to significant noise pollution. Learn the impacts on health an ...

Organisms on earth have a variety of defense mechanisms that allow effective survival. Types of environmental stimuli trigger these defense mechanisms, which can be effective in protecting the ...

It is not too late to enforce these regulations. We acknowledge that life is noisy. The Universe is noisy. Development is noisy. Progress is noisy. It is a reality that one understands and ...

Ok, fast forward with me 20-30 years from now. I always like to think of the future as a perfectly balanced tech-oriented green society. Not like in the movies, Blade Runner especially! I believe that ...

Michael d’Estries is a co-founder of the green celebrity blog Ecorazzi. He has been writing about culture, science, and sustainability since 2005. His work has appeared on Business Insider, and CNN.

Many countries and urban centres have laws that regulate noise levels. The challenge is the lax enforcement of the laws, if ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new report suggests that the noise pollution produced by deep-sea mining activities could have far-reaching effects on the marine environment, ...