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...
Carnegie Mellon University
Transportation
Teach your environmental studies, life science, or engineering class how an internal combustion engine works using the first few slides of the accompanying presentation. Then, focus in on the resulting carbon emissions. Finally, take a...
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....
Other
Noise: A Hazard for the Fetus and the Newborn
A research paper on the effects of noise pollution on the unborn and the newborn. Prepared by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Other
Noise Pollution Clearninghouse: Noise a Health Problem
Booklet by the Environmental Protection Agency. Covers physical effects on major body systems, as well as emotional impacts. Lengthy, but well indexed.
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
Npc: Effects of Aircraft Noise and Sonic Booms on Wildlife
A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Noise Pollution
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.
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.
Other
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse: Protective Noise Levels
Condensed and less technical document by the Environmental Protection Agency covering noise pollution in the United States.
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
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
THE Noise Pollution website. Large number of links covering a vast amount of information on all aspects of noise pollution.
Other
Noise References in the United States Code
NPC: Links to all Federal Laws related to noise control/pollution.
Other
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse: Aviation Noise Effects
Very comprehensive, easily indexed site on the technical, ecological, and physiological effects of aviation noise.
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Protect Your Ears!
Occupational noise is a common health hazard in industry. Human Resources and Social Development Canada presents important information for the country's workers about how to deal with this issue. Learn what you can do about workplace...
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.
Other
World Health Organization: Community Noise
A European study from the World Health Organization on the effects of noise pollution in communities. Definitions, physiology, effects - very comprehensive, well-indexed.
Other
Npc: Dictionary of Noise Control
A large dictionary of words and terms related to noise control and pollution. A good starting place and/or excellent reference site.
Other
Npc: Proposed Legislation Noise Control
Proposed legislation up to 2001 covering a variety of noise control issues.
Other
Npc: State Noise Statutes and Regulations
Easily navigated site for specific state noise control statutes and regulations.
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Curated OER
Kids Health: Hearing [Pdf]
We deal with loud noises in our environment all the time - some we can control and some we can't. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be a problem for kids and teens, especially with the prevalence of earbuds and handheld devices that...
National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Searchable database of the NIDCD, one of the Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (Federal Government). Covers a wide range of hearing related topics/research.
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...
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!