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On the relationship between loud noise and ear damage, with particular reference to young people and loud music.
http://www.abelard.org/hear/hear.htm
Coalition of world citizens combating noise pollution blighting communities everywhere.
http://www.noiseoff.org/
South Australian network of farmers and health professionals promoting hearing conservation in rural communities.
http://www.farmnoise.on.net/
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.
http://www.nonoise.org/
Information on effects of noise on people, noise regulations, standards and control of noise production by vehicles, machinery etc.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~rigolett/ENGELS
Full text of the UK Noise Act of 1996.
http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996037.htm
European Commission paper on noise reduction policies.
http://europa.eu.int/en/record/green/gp9611/noise.htm
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.
http://www.lhh.org/noise/
Aims to reduce leaf blower noise by networking with others. Includes news release template and contact details.
http://www.concentric.net/~Wrigfam
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.
http://www.noiseways.org
British Columbia group wants ban on propane cannons and other noise polluting bird scare devices in the Fraser Valley.
http://bancannons.tripod.com/
NFA's monthly "Dirty Dozen" awards spotlight worst noise polluters.
http://www.noisefree.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
http://www.honku.org
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.
http://www.quietuse.org
Website for a new campaign to ban car alarms from New York City.
http://www.silentmajorityny.org
Anti-boomcar information.
http://www.lowertheboom.org
Providing training in sound level measurement for enforcement of municipal noise codes, the center has been providing assistance for over 35 years
http://www.envsci.rutgers.edu/org/rntac/index.html
A rich resource of information, especially on boom cars, offering numerous examples of the contemptuous disregard some boom car operators have for their victims.
http://members.aol.com/mpwright9/noise1.html
Includes background information, membership details, related resources, and information about how to sign up for their Listserv mailing list.
http://interact.uoregon.edu/MediaLit/WFAE/home/index.html
CBC news program investigates sound levels in popular movies. Includes detailed analysis of several recent movies.
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/health/loud_movies/
Mainly a business directory, but also a source of good information.
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http://www.lighthousewoods.com/noise_pollution.html
Franklin Institute Report
http://www.fi.edu/brain/stress.htm#stressnoise
Los Angeles
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/nonoise
A group of Hong Kong residents fed up with noise pollution from televisions pumping out noise and ads on commuter buses.
http://www.hush-the-bus.com/
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
http://www.icben.org/
Coalition of world citizens combating noise pollution blighting communities everywhere
http://www.noiseoff.com
Noise consulting services to municipalities, industry and impacted residents, including: comprehensive sound studies; ordinance development; enforcement issues; acoustical modeling; planning and zoning; impact statements; private and public nuisance advocacy.
http://www.noiseconsultancy.com
Louisville KY - Boom Car noise pollution in Louisville is out of control, we demand enforcement of the new noise ordinance
http://www.noboomers.com
First stage in the development of a National Ambient Noise Strategy for England. Aims to monitor the environmental noise climate across England.
http://www.noisemapping.org/
Defending the natural quiet of Minnesota trails and waterways from snowmobile and personal watercraft noise
http://www.mnresponsiblerec.org/
Dedicated to the elimination of unwanted noise from any source which causes discomfort, stress or adverse health problems
http://www.geocities.com/noisetas
Monitors issues relating to air and noise pollution in Calcutta.
http://www.bengalonthenet.com/co...profit_organisation/public.shtml
Offers assistance to anti-noise groups in the United States and abroad
http://users.rcn.com/conyc/HTMLPE/noise.htm
From the Institute of Laryngology and Otology, University College London
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/noiseandhealth/index.htm
Argentina group promotes public noise awareness and advises citizens and city officials on noise problems
http://www.eie.fceia.unr.edu.ar/~acustica/comite/index.htm
Bulletin from the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing
http://www.popcenter.org/Problems/problem-car-stereos.htm
U.S. EPA Documents Concerning Noise Pollution
http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/noise/index.htm
Focuses on noise problems in the Washington, DC Metro area
http://www.quietdc.com
Full text of the UK Noise Act of 1996.
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996037.htm
Noise Off Charitable Trust - Promoting the reduction of motor vehicle noise emissions throughout New Zealand for the improvement of the heath & well being of our communities & the quality of our environment
http://www.noiseoff.org.nz