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Noice Pollution - Coggle Diagram
Noice Pollution
Effects
Memory & concentration
Lost focus
Bad memory
Psychological
Stress
Fatigue
Depression
Anxiety
Hysteria
Physical
Respiratory Agitation
Racing pulse
Hypertension
Headaches
Cardiovascular disease
Wildlife and Marine Life
Lifestyle
Hemorrhage
Death
Sleep & behavioral disorder
Aggressive behavior
Irritability
Ear Damage
Hear loss
Tinnitus
Deafness
Child development
Ability to learn
Understand speech
Causes
Traffic noise
bus = 100 dB
car horn = 90 dB
Animals
dog howling/barking = 60 - 80 dB
Construction sites
pneumatic drill = 110 dB
Catering and night life
noise from pubs & clubs > 100 dB
Air traffic noise
aircraft = 130 dB
World Health Organization defines noice above 65 decibels (dB) as noice pollution.
75 dB < harmful
120 dB < painful
Solution
Government
Establishing regulations that include
preventive & corrective measures
Installing noise insulation in new buildings
Mandatory separation between residential zones and sources of noise (airports)
Creating pedestrian areas where traffic is only allowed to offload goods at certain times
Use NGCS or asphalt flexible pavement on concrete road
Regularly check noise level
Place noise limit boards near sensitive areas
Fines for exceeding noise limits
Us
Soundproofing
Wear protective gear
Turn off appliances
Shut door when using noisy machines
Lower the volume
Notify authorities about disobedience of noise rules
Plant trees
Noisy machineries
Avoid prolonged use of earphones (elevated sound levels)