Noise Free America - Noise Free America is dedicated to
fighting noise pollution, especially from boom cars.
Noise
Pollution Clearinghouse - The NPC works to reduce noise pollution
and increase natural quiet. Extensive online noise related resources.
Ban
the Cannons - British Columbia group wants ban on propane cannons
and other noise polluting bird scare devices in the Fraser Valley.
Chronic
Noise Pollution - Advice from Gilroy, California. Nice list of links
covering the major issues.
European
Commission Green Paper on Future Noise Policy - European Commission
paper on noise reduction policies.
Farm
Noise and Hearing Project - South Australian network of farmers and
health professionals promoting hearing conservation in rural
communities.
Honku:
Haiku about Traffic Noise - 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
International
Commission on Biological Effects of Noise - 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
Landscapers
Involved with Neighborhoods and Kids (LINK) - Aims to reduce leaf
blower noise by networking with others. Includes news release template
and contact details.
League
for the Hard of Hearing - 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.
Lower
the Boom! - Anti-boomcar information.
Marketplace
- Loud Movies - CBC news program investigates sound levels in
popular movies. Includes detailed analysis of several recent movies.
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Michael
Wright's Noise Pollution Website - A rich resource of information,
especially on boom cars, offering numerous examples of the contemptuous
disregard some boom car operators have for their victims.
Netherlands
- Noise and Traffic Solutions - Netherlands site covering European
Union committee to reduce noise pollution and other links.
Noise
Net - Fast Noise and Vibration Information in the UK - Mainly a
business directory, but also a source of good information.
The
Noiseways Project - Noiseways is a virtual tour of New York City
that demonstrates how noise pollution degrades the quality of
nationally-known recreational sites and "greenways" used by
bicycle and pedestrian commuters.
Quiet
Use Coalition - Quiet use of wilderness areas is presented as a
normal use and argues against enabling gas engine, motorized machines in
the quiet, national forests in U.S.
Right
to Quiet Society - Vancouver, BC, nonprofit society working to raise
awareness of the value, benefits, and difficulties in obtaining quiet.
Rutgers
Noise Technical Assistance Center - Providing training in sound
level measurement for enforcement of municipal noise codes, the center
has been providing assistance for over 35 years
Scarsdale
Anti-Noise Patrol - Campaign to enforce Scarsdale's summer ban of
gas-powered leaf blowers, with noise pollution links, photo galleries,
and hearing protection recommendations.
Silent
Majority: Citizens against car alarms - Website for a new campaign
to ban car alarms from New York City.
Stress
and Noise - Franklin Institute Report
UK
- Noise Act of 1996 - Full text of the UK Noise Act of 1996.
United
Kingdom Noise Association (UKNA) - A unique coalition of key
organisations lobbying on various aspects of noise.
World
Forum for Acoustic Ecology - Includes background information,
membership details, related resources, and information about how to sign
up for their Listserv mailing list.
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