Noise

Military Base Neighbors Wary of New, Louder Air Fighters

The U.S. Military are on the verge of releasing its new air fighter, the F-35, and about 200 U.S. bases are under consideration to house them. The new planes are three to 12 times louder than existing planes, which has some base neighbors on edge.
15 October 2009 - 5:00am
NPR

The Effects of the Background Noise of City Life

Urban sounds can have an effect on people -- both physically and mentally. This sonic tour through New York City examines how sounds affect urbanites.
3 August 2009 - 10:00am
Discover

Too-Close Wind Turbine Noise May Be Unhealthful

Some residents living too close to wind turbines are feeling the negative effects of the noise they produce: nausea, headaches, and vertigo, to name a few.
6 November 2008 - 10:00am
USA Today

Noise and the City

Cairo, Egypt is becoming increasingly noisy.
15 April 2008 - 10:00am
The New York Times
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