Noise From Motorcycles a Public Health Threat, Say Experts

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Air and water are the first things that come to mind as afflicted when talking about pollution. But an equally dangerous invisible hazard is always within earshot: noise. The summer holiday season is in full swing. (ANSA)

EU Struggles to Tackle Widespread Noise Pollution, Health Risks Mount

EU Struggles to Tackle Widespread Noise Pollution, Health Risks MountEnvironmental noise poses significant public health risks, affecting millions in the EU. The post EU Struggles to Tackle Widespread Noise Pollution, Health Risks Mount first appeared on The Dispatch.

Experts warn motorcycle noise poses growing public health risk

Noise pollution from motorcycles — especially those equipped with illegal or modified exhaust systems — is emerging as a serious public health threat, according to experts and road safety organizations in Greece.

Hold Tight: 5 Motorcycle Phone Mounts to Keep You Connected

There is nothing like the rumble of your motorcycle at 5,000 rpm, following a black ribbon of asphalt where everything seems to melt away. While most of us ride to escape from it all, disconnecting completely is not always an option. Sometimes we need to be available for a spouse at home with the kids. Or our phone is our navigation. While we are not advocates of distracted driving, we recognize that sometimes there is a need to see your phone w…

Noise from motorcycles a public health threat, say experts

Excessive vehicle noise, especially from modified motorcycles, is becoming a growing threat to public health and urban life. Experts warn of serious long-term impacts, including hearing loss, stress, heart problems, and sleep disturbances.

Noise: the pollution hazard people in the EU need to hear about

The summer holiday season is in full swing. Who doesn’t long to escape to a quiet mountain village or secluded beach? But getting there by car, train or plane adds to the high levels of noise pollution affecting millions of Europeans across the continent.  According to the latest estimates from the European Environment Agency (EEA), more than one in five EU citizens is exposed to chronically harmful levels of environmental noise, and the number …