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Noise Pollution
 Websites presented in alphabetical order EPA History: Noise 
 Historical material about Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) coordination of "all federal noise control activities through its Office of Noise Abatement and Control. ... In 1981, the Administration at that time concluded that noise issues were best handled at the State or local government level," and the program was phased out. Includes archived documents and guidance on locating agencies that now handle noise regulation and control activities. From the EPA. http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/noise/ Topics: Pollution Last updated Jun 11, 2007 Health Studies: Noise
Collection of resources on the health effects of noise, which "according to the World Health Organization's Guidelines for Community Noise ... is an increasing public health problem." Provides a FAQ, selected publications, and links to federal and non-federal groups concerned with noise. From the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/noise/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Pollution, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 13, 2007 MedlinePlus: Noise
Links to resources on the health effects of noise, mostly focusing on associated hearing loss. Includes material related to occupational noise, loud music, MP3 players, firearms, power tools, and other sources of noise. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/noise.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Pollution Last updated Jun 13, 2007 Neighbor & Home-Related Disputes
Collection of documents about legal concerns involving neighbors, and other homeowner topics. Includes FAQs on noise, fences, trees, and boundaries, and articles on issues such as "Rural Neighbors and the Right to Farm" and "When Secondhand Smoke Invades Your Home." From Nolo, a publisher of self-help legal information. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/homeowners/index.html Topics: Home & Housing, Pollution Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
A library of resources and tools concerning noise pollution. Researchers will find current news summaries and full-text articles from books and journals on noise related topics. Tools for communities and activists include proposed and existing noise laws and legislation, a list of noise groups and organizations, and resources on hearing loss and occupational noise. http://www.nonoise.org/ Topics: Pollution Last updated Aug 2, 2000 |
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