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Noise Pollution Clearinghouse - http://www.nonoise.org/
An information resource with online database. Campaigns on specific noise issues and distributes "Quiet Zone" newsletter. Offers CD demonstrating worst noise offenders. Often quoted by major media. |
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Stress and Noise - http://www.fi.edu/brain/stress.htm#stressnoise
Franklin Institute Report |
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International Commission on Biological Effects of Noise - http://www.icben.org/
Sponsoring international congresses every 5 years since 1968, this organization's members are recognized as the leading authorities on the subject of noise and health |
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League for the Hard of Hearing - http://www.lhh.org/noise/
Nonprofit aimed at providing a network for consciousness raising and reducing noise. Contains information on airport noise, legislation, fact sheets, how to get involved, and hazards to avoid. Located in New York and Florida, United States. |
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EPA History - Noise - http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/noise/index.htm
U.S. EPA Documents Concerning Noise Pollution |
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Rutgers Noise Technical Assistance Center - http://www.envsci.rutgers.edu/org/rntac/index.html
Providing training in sound level measurement for enforcement of municipal noise codes, the center has been providing assistance for over 35 years |
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Noisefree America - http://www.noisefree.org
NFA's monthly "Dirty Dozen" awards spotlight worst noise polluters. |
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Farm Noise and Hearing Project - http://www.farmnoise.on.net/
South Australian network of farmers and health professionals promoting hearing conservation in rural communities. |
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Noise and Traffic - http://www.xs4all.nl/~rigolett/ENGELS
Information on effects of noise on people, noise regulations, standards and control of noise production by vehicles, machinery etc. |
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Hearing Damage and Loud Music - http://www.abelard.org/hear/hear.php
On the relationship between loud noise and ear damage, with particular reference to young people and loud music. |
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Noise Abatement Society - http://www.noiseabatementsociety.com
The Noise Abatement Society (NAS) promotes ways to combat antisocial noise. The Society's annual John Connell Awards recognize local initiatives to address noise complaints. |
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Right to Quiet - http://www.quiet.org/
Vancouver, BC, nonprofit society working to raise awareness of the value, benefits, and difficulties in obtaining quiet. |
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Noise Net - Noise and Vibration Information in the UK - http://www.noisenet.org
Mainly a business directory, but also a source of good information. |
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Honku: Haiku about Traffic Noise - http://www.honku.org
An international movement grown from one man's therapeutic exercise to alleviate the pain and suffering caused by too many honking vehicles outside his apartment window in Brooklyn |
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Landscapers Involved with Neighborhoods and Kids (LINK) - http://www.concentric.net/~Wrigfam
Aims to reduce leaf blower noise by networking with others. Includes news release template and contact details. |
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The Noise Consultancy, LLC - http://www.noiseconsultancy.com
Noise consulting services to municipalities, industry and impacted residents, including: sound studies; ordinance development; enforcement issues; acoustical modeling; planning and zoning; impact statements; private and public nuisance advocacy. |
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Citizens Against Noise - http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/nonoise
Los Angeles |
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Scarsdale Anti-Noise Patrol - http://www.geocities.com/scarsdale_noise/
Campaign to enforce Scarsdale's summer ban of gas-powered leaf blowers, with noise pollution links, photo galleries, and hearing protection recommendations. |
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Quiet DC - http://www.adlerbooks.com/noise.html
Focuses on noise problems in the Washington, DC Metro area |
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Ban the Cannons - http://bancannons.tripod.com/
British Columbia group wants ban on propane cannons and other noise polluting bird scare devices in the Fraser Valley. |