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Noise Abatement Society
NAS promotes ways to combat antisocial noise. The Society's annual John Connell Awards recognize local iniatives to address noise complaints.
http://www.noiseabatementsociety.com
Noise Off Charitable Trust
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
Michael Wright's Noise Pollution Website
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.ht...
League for the Hard of Hearing
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/
Lower the Boom!
Anti-boomcar information.
http://www.lowertheboom.org
EPA History - Noise
U.S. EPA Documents Concerning Noise Pollution
http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/noise/in...
Noisefree America
NFA's monthly "Dirty Dozen" awards spotlight worst noise polluters.
http://www.noisefree.org
Loud Car Stereos
Bulletin from the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing
http://www.popcenter.org/Problems/problem-...
Ban the Cannons
British Columbia group wants ban on propane cannons and other noise polluting bird scare devices in the Fraser Valley.
http://bancannons.tripod.com/
Farm Noise and Hearing Project
South Australian network of farmers and health professionals promoting hearing conservation in rural communities.
http://www.farmnoise.on.net/
New York City Council on the Environment - Noise Abatement Committee
Offers assistance to anti-noise groups in the United States and abroad
http://users.rcn.com/conyc/HTMLPE/noise.ht...
Journal of Noise and Health
From the Institute of Laryngology and Otology, University College London
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/noiseandhealth/index....
The Noiseways Project
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
Noise and Traffic
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
Hush the Bus Movement
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/
Quiet DC
Focuses on noise problems in the Washington, DC Metro area
http://www.quietdc.com
Quiet Use Coalition
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
Landscapers Involved with Neighborhoods and Kids (LINK)
Aims to reduce leaf blower noise by networking with others. Includes news release template and contact details.
http://www.concentric.net/~Wrigfam
Hearing Damage and Loud Music
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
Rutgers Noise Technical Assistance Center
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/in...
Alaska Quiet Rights Coalition
Concerned with protecting the rights of Alaskans to quiet places on public and private property. Includes organization information, newsletters, and fact sheets addressing concerns such as snowmachines, jet skis, and tourism.
http://www.alaskaquietrights.org/
UK - Noise Act of 1996
Full text of the UK Noise Act of 1996.
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/19960...
Noise Mapping England
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/
No Boom Cars
Louisville KY - Boom Car noise pollution in Louisville is out of control, we demand enforcement of the new noise ordinance
http://www.noboomers.com
NoiseOFF
Coalition of world citizens combating noise pollution blighting communities everywhere.
http://www.noiseoff.org/
Minnesotans for Responsible Recreation
Defending the natural quiet of Minnesota trails and waterways from snowmobile and personal watercraft noise
http://www.mnresponsiblerec.org/
Chronic Noise Pollution
Advice from Gilroy, California. Includes list of links covering major issues.
http://www.lighthousewoods.com/noise_pollu...
Scientific Interdisciplinary Ecology and Noise Committee
Argentina group promotes public noise awareness and advises citizens and city officials on noise problems
http://www.eie.fceia.unr.edu.ar/~acustica/...
Citizens Against Noise
Los Angeles
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/nonois...
CBC Marketplace - Loud Movies
CBC news program investigates sound levels in popular movies. Includes detailed analysis of several recent movies.
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/h...
Scarsdale Anti-Noise Patrol
Advocates the enforcement and extension of the seasonal ban of gas-powered leaf blowers, with comprehensive noise pollution links.
http://www.geocities.com/scarsdale_noise/
Silent Majority: Citizens against car alarms
Website for a new campaign to ban car alarms from New York City.
http://www.silentmajorityny.org
Noise Net - Noise and Vibration Information in the UK
Mainly a business directory, but also a source of good information.
http://www.noisenet.org
Right to Quiet
Vancouver-based nonprofit society working to advocate the value, benefits, and difficulties in obtaining quiet.
http://www.quiet.org/
European Commission Green Paper on Future Noise Policy
European Commission paper on noise reduction policies.
http://europa.eu.int/en/record/green/gp961...
International Commission on Biological Effects of Noise
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/
Honku: Haiku about Traffic Noise
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
World Forum for Acoustic Ecology
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/...
Stress and Noise
Franklin Institute Report
http://www.fi.edu/brain/stress.htm#stressn...
NOISE Tasmania
Dedicated to the elimination of unwanted noise from any source which causes discomfort, stress or adverse health problems
http://www.geocities.com/noisetas/
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