Noise Pollution Report

Roy Elal

7B

Noise Pollution Questions

Mrs. Medenica

Noise Pollution

What is noise pollution? Noise pollution is a type of energy pollution in which distracting, irritating, or damaging sounds are freely audible. As with other forms of energy pollution (such as heat and light pollution), noise pollution contaminants are not physical particles, but rather waves that interfere with naturally-occurring waves of a similar type in the same environment. Thus, the definition of noise pollution is open to debate, and there is no clear border as to which sounds may constitute noise pollution.

Who or what does it affect? Noise pollution affects everyone, yet this problem is largely ignored by most people. Upon hearing loud noises and sounds, we might be irritated but feel at a loss to do anything about it. Noise pollution comes from various sources including traffic, airports, industries, factories and highly populated urban areas. However, these are not the only ways we can be affected by noise pollution. A loud musical event such as a rock concert, occupational noises, and large crowds are just as detrimental to humans, especially with repeated exposure. For example, the other day I watched a movie at the cinema in Usce with a couple friends, and the noise coming from the movie was loud when there was a war scene, or something similar, the chairs were shaking because they made the noise be so loud. Also once we came out of the movie we could barely hear ourselves talking. (Bad noise quality for Usce cinema!!)

What is the problem or issue with noise pollution? The main problem with noise pollution is hearing loss, or complete deafness. If noise pollution was never a problem, and it was able to be completely ignored, then it would not take a big part of our lives. Noise pollution is described as irritating, or unbearable to humans and occasionally to animals too (meaning not all animals are disturbed with the same sound.)

How are science and technology being used to help reduce noise pollution? As we understand already, Noise Pollution is already a great problem, and what some companies such as Apple and Panasonic, are trying to do, is soundproof your walls, windows, TVs, and speakers so you can play your loud music at parties without interrupting or disturbing whatever your neighbors are doing. Earphones usually do the trick if you are trying to listen to your music alone.

What limitations are coming up in the designs of Noise pollution proof designs? Although as we all know that noise preventing materials/technology is and would be selling huge on the market, there will be some defects. Even though you can have all the noise preventing materials for your doors, windows, or anything, your neighbors will still be able to hear your music, and noise proof earphones or headphones will do the same if you turn the volume up to high. So, although you can have the most soundproof home in the world, there is still a possibility that others will hear it from outside your home.

What is being done to stop Noise Pollution? As I already mentioned above, Apple and Panasonic whom have made materials to soundproof your home are trying to stop Noise Pollution by doing that. Except that I can only compare to the early 1900s where they had no soundproof materials, and their cars made a lot of noise, and so did most of their technology.