Explains what noise pollution is, sources, the effects of noise propagation, the impact on health and on human and animal behaviors, strategies for reducing the effects of noise, and standards in place for regulating noise pollution....

Through investigating the nature, sources and level of noise produced in their environment, students are introduced to the concept of noise pollution. They learn about the undesirable and disturbing effects of noise and the resulting...

What is noise pollution and why should we be concerned about it? Learn what it is, the sources of this type of pollution, what we mean by nuisance noise, the impact noise pollution has, and ways to prevent or solve noise problems.

Learn about noise pollution from a link on this page, then take the short, seven question quiz. Students can check their answer after each question.

Condensed and less technical document by the Environmental Protection Agency covering noise pollution in the United States.

THE Noise Pollution website. Large number of links covering a vast amount of information on all aspects of noise pollution.

A research paper on the effects of noise pollution on the unborn and the newborn. Prepared by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Research paper delivered at the Administrative Conference of the United States. Covers physical properties, specific types of noise pollution, and their effects. Very comprehensive, easy to use index format.

Very comprehensive, easily indexed site on the technical, ecological, and physiological effects of aviation noise.

Booklet by the Environmental Protection Agency. Covers physical effects on major body systems, as well as emotional impacts. Lengthy, but well indexed.

Discusses wind energy, how it is created, its history, benefits, negative effects, and what the future holds for this alternative energy source.

An archive of numerous national and international publications and research studies about noise pollution can be found at this site. Each entry includes an article abstract and a link to where the entry can be read online.

A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.

NPC: Links to all Federal Laws related to noise control/pollution.

This site provides Chapter 65 of the US Code on Public Health and Warfare that discusses noise control. Browse the hyperlinks to read about each section.

This article from Science a GoGo describes the risks that increasing noise pollution in ocean waters may pose to the creatures that live there. Once you read it, you'll never tap on a fish tank again!

Proposed legislation up to 2001 covering a variety of noise control issues.

Easily navigated site for specific state noise control statutes and regulations.

A large dictionary of words and terms related to noise control and pollution. A good starting place and/or excellent reference site.

A European study from the World Health Organization on the effects of noise pollution in communities. Definitions, physiology, effects - very comprehensive, well-indexed.

Health Canada looks at the issue of excessive and annoying community noise and its effects on people's quality of life. Background on the problem is outlined, followed by a discussion on how highly annoying environment noise can affect...

Farmers are exposed to damaging levels of noise on the job. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development gives a brief overview of how occupational noise can damage hearing, as well as suggestions about how to prevent hearing impairment.

Condensed and less technical document by the Environmental Protection Agency covering noise pollution in the United States

Condensed and less technical document by the Environmental Protection Agency covering noise pollution in the United States