Green Education Foundation
How Loud is Too Loud?
Ever wonder how loud a sound has to be to cause damage? Young scientists explore sound properties by researching decibel levels. They discuss how sound is perceived by our ears and our brains and why it can cause negative health effects...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Noise Pollution: Wind Power
Discusses wind energy, how it is created, its history, benefits, negative effects, and what the future holds for this alternative energy source.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Noise Pollution
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....
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Chapter 65 Noise Control
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Measuring 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...
Other
Npc: Noise and Its Effects
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.
Other
Noise References in the United States Code
NPC: Links to all Federal Laws related to noise control/pollution.
Quia
Quia: Noise Pollution?
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.
Other
Npc: State Noise Statutes and Regulations
Easily navigated site for specific state noise control statutes and regulations.
Other
Npc: Proposed Legislation Noise Control
Proposed legislation up to 2001 covering a variety of noise control issues.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sea Life Is Troubled by Noise
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!
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Sound Busters [Pdf]
In this activity, Grade Four learners conduct a sound audit of their school to see if there are areas with excessive noise.
Other
Npc: Noise Pollution
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.
Government of Canada
Community Noise Annoyance
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...