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How can regulations and standards mitigate noise pollution?
Governments can set limits on noise from construction, factories, and transport.
How can noise barriers mitigate noise pollution?
Walls, fences, and noise-absorbing materials can block or reduce noise.
How can quieter technology mitigate noise pollution?
Electric vehicles and low-noise aircraft reduce noise emissions.
How can public transportation mitigate noise pollution?
Buses and trains are generally quieter than individual cars.
How can green spaces mitigate noise pollution?
Trees and vegetation can absorb sound and reduce noise in urban areas.
What are the effects of noise pollution on wildlife?
Hearing loss, stress, communication issues, altered migration patterns.
What are the effects of long-term exposure to noise pollution?
Can lead to decreased reading ability, hyperactivity, poor speech development, and stress in children; increased blood pressure and difficulty concentrating in adults.
What is the effect of propellers and sonar on marine life?
Disrupts whale and dolphin communication, causes hearing loss, and can alter migration patterns.
How can regulations and standards reduce noise pollution?
Governments can set limits on noise from construction, factories, and transport.
How do noise barriers help mitigate noise pollution?
Walls, fences, and noise-absorbing materials can block or reduce noise.
How does quieter technology contribute to noise reduction?
Electric vehicles and low-noise aircraft reduce noise levels.
How does public transportation help reduce noise pollution?
Buses and trains are generally quieter than individual cars.
How do green spaces mitigate noise pollution?
Trees and vegetation can absorb sound and reduce noise in urban areas.
Explain how noise regulations can mitigate noise pollution.
Regulations set limits on noise levels, reducing the impact of construction and other sources.