Noise pollution is a menace to humanity - and a deadly threat to animals

[lordsummerisle]

opinion piece at theguardian.com

Noise pollution is one of the gravest yet least recognized health threats of our time. Even moderate levels of noise – the kind that surrounds us in any urban environment – increase risks of cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, developmental delays and dementia. Now, scientists are revealing that non-humans, too, suffer from noise pollution – and that they are far more sensitive than humans.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/03/noise-pollution-is-a-menace-to-humanity-and-a-deadly-threat-to-animals

[Quakerfriend]

1. It about time this issue is addressed! n/t

[secondwind]

2. The Central Park Zoo in NYC seemed to always have skittish animals, most of them in cages too small.

I'm talking about decades ago, I hope at least the cages are larger.......... do not know about the noise.
It's New York City, after all.

[cilla4progress]

3. I agree!

Light pollution too

[CrispyQ]

4. Fascinating article.

We are a noisy species. Years ago I read a novel about a character who took up caving to get away from the noise of humanity. Much as I'd love the quiet, I wouldn't go that far! ~cringe

[Bayard]

5. Most days,

I don't even want to put my hearing aids in. I never realized when I bought this property, even though we're in the country, how close the railroad and interstate were.

Its sad that some people can't even stand quiet anymore. They need a TV going at all times, but seldom watch it.