noise pollution was added to the pollution list in 1972.
noise pollution was added to the pollution list in 1972.
when was noise pollution added to pollution list?
1972
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the noise pollution and abatement act of 1972 is a statute of the united states initiating a federal program of regulating noise pollution with the intent of protecting human health and minimizing annoyance of noise to the general public.
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noise pollution, also known as environmental noise or sound pollution, is the propagation of noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life. the source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport (especially planes) and propagation systems. poor urban planning may give rise to noise pollution, side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential areas. some of the main sources of noise in residential areas include loud music, transportation noise, lawn care maintenance, nearby construction, explosions, or young people yelling (sports games). noise pollution associated with household electricity generators is an emerging environmental degradation in many developing nations. the average noise level of 97.60 db obtained exceeded the who value of 50 db allowed for residential areas. research suggests that noise pollution is the highest in low-income and racial minority neighborhoods. documented problems associated with urban environment noise go back as far as ancient rome.
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