A personal note about fireworks

I love fireworks, I mean I LOVE fireworks. Nothing better than 20 minutes of color and sound that hits you in the chest!

But I want to take a second to warn parents that young children’s ears are still developing and even a cheap set of earplugs or ear muffs can do a world of good for a child’s hearing future.

Enjoy the booms but think first!

Happy 4th!!!!

Not just an annoyance…

The elderly and children are often affected the most

Noise pollution is more than an inconvenience

Making your voice heard can make a difference

“Three months …. 3,800 complaints”

Noise Control: Dallas Love Field Airport Could Get a Little Quieter

World’s Noisiest City

119 decibels is enough to cause permanent damage. Think about that next time you complain about a dog barking.

Top ten loudest cities

Helicopters, the bane of my existence….

“Air tour management plans” should extend to normal urban activity.

Too Noisy? Officials Want Feedback on Air Tour Management Plan Over National Parks

One Square Inch: In Pursuit of Silence

“Close your eyes and listen for only a few seconds to the world you live in, and you will hear this lack of true quiet, of silence. “

Electric Cars Need Noise Refinement

So what kind of noise should they sound like? A car?

https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2021/11/30/electric-vehicles-sound-detection-study/1431638287948/

Most annoying frequency…

Contrary to the movie “Dumb and Dumber”, I have determined that the 300Hz noise given off by my neighbors riding mower is the most annoying sound known to humans (especially on a Sunday morning). 🙂