An article writing on noise pollution and its perils
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Noise pollution can be defined as unwanted or offensive sounds that unreasonably affect our daily activities. The term noise is very subjective. Sometimes when you are concentrating on your work then even a mild conversation or whisper sound may become a noise. On the other hand if you ares in light mood in a party, then even many people talking does not seem to be noise.
Major Sources of Noise Pollution:
i. Road traffic:
Road traffic noise is one of the most widespread and growing environmental problems.
ii. Air and rail traffic:
In areas close to the airports and railway tracks, the sound of aeroplanes and trains are major sources of noise pollution.
iii. Neighbourhood and domestic noise:
Barking dogs, car horns, loud music, TVs, loudspeakers, construction and household noise are some of the major sources of noise pollution.
iv. Noise from industries:
At many places, industries are located in close proximity of the residential areas or within the residential areas. Sound of machines, etc. causes noise pollution.
Harmful Effects of Noise Pollution:
i. Noise can affect human health and well-being in a number of ways, including annoyance reaction, sleep disturbance, interference with communication, performance effects, effects on social behaviour and hearing loss.
ii. Noise can cause annoyance and frustration as a result of interference, interruption and distraction.
How to Control Noise Pollution?
i. Reduce the noise at its source in industries and automobiles, etc.
ii. Try not to put the TV on hi-fi speakers.
iii. When playing music, turn it down at a reasonable level.
Noise pollution is also called noise pollution. The propagation of noise is an harmful impact activity. It is a type of pollution causes by different type of unwanted sounds. It impact humans as well as animals. The source of outdoor worldwide is mainly caused by machines,transport ,traffic etc... Poor urban planning give rises to noise pollution, side by side industrial and residential buildings.It happens due to the source of noise by loud music, barking of domestic animals in the residential areas. It is associated with house hold electric generator which is an emerging environmental de gration. The average noise level of 97.60dB obtained exceeded the WHO value of 50dB allowed for residential areas. Documental problem is associated with urban environment noise. It also causes different type of ear related diseases