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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.
Define Decibel (dB).
Unit to measure sound intensity; logarithmic scale.
What does CDC stand for?
Centers for Disease Control.
What does NIOSH stand for?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Define Noise Pollution.
Harmful or annoying levels of noise.
What is a decibel (dB)?
Unit to measure sound intensity; logarithmic scale.
What is the CDC?
Centers for Disease Control; focuses on public health.
What is NIOSH?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; focuses on workplace safety.
What dB level can cause hearing damage?
85 dB