Environmentalists Rally Against Crypto Mining Facility Renewal in New York, Citing Climate Concerns - Environmental advocates are redoubling their efforts to persuade New York official... - https://news.bitcoin.com/environmentalists-rally-against-crypto-mining-facility-renewal-in-new-york-citing-climate-concerns/ #departmentofenvironmentalconservation(dec) #statesclimateobjectives #environmentaladvocates #greenhousegasemissions #residentsqualityoflife #cryptocurrencymining #noisepollution

Apparently it's possible to trim hedges for six hours straight.

#NoisePollution #RemoteWorking #FML

AAAS: "Ship noises prove a nuisance for Arctic narwhales." The Arctic Ocean is normally awash with noise, with the cacophony of moving ice + calving icebergs. But novel anthropogenic sources of noise from ships + oil/gas infrastructure are disrupting the natural submarine soundscape. "Now, a research team has found that even subtle underwater noise pollution can cause narwhals to make shallower dives and cut their hunts short." Every narwhale returns to the same small fjord where it was birthed + feeds on fish, squid + shrimp. "As humans increasingly encroach on Arctic waters, though, scientists, conservationists, and Inuit communities have worried about how development and ship traffic will affect the whales." The airguns used to blast air a few meters below the surface to search for petroleum resources are the loudest sounds put into the ocean by humans. "Blackwell, Tervo, and colleagues teamed up with local hunters to catch narwhals and affix tracking tags that could reveal how the animals reacted to the boat noises that might accompany oil development." The tags noted GPS location, swimming velocity, diving depth + surrounding noise environment. "As soon as an [airgun simulator] ship was within earshot of the narwhales, the whales aborted their deep dives and stopped “buzzing”—the term used for the series of rapid clicks narwhals use to sense food underwater." This is similar to the threat reaction to orca whales showing up. The researchers recommend governments cooperate to establish shipping routes that skirt narwhale habitat. Acoustic pollution. Save the whales.   #whales    #noisepollution    #climatechange

We must stop the 3rd Runway!

Join our campaign at:
www.facebook.com/groups/No3rdTullaRunway

Find out more at:
www.no3rdtullarunway.net.au

#NM3R #no3rdtullarunway
#noisepollution #noisepollutionaustralia #flightfree

Lawn movers, leaf blowers, and construction workers. It's gonna be a lovely quiet day. 😢

#noisepollution

Lots of good science in this book that isn't limited to walking and underscores how whether we like it or not, we're still connected to nature, and nature sounds, smells, chemicals, microbes, and scenes lower our cortisol levels, bring us mental clarity and well-being, and improve mood.

Striking how, according to a study cited in the book, birdsong can induce calm, while traffic noise is associated with anxiety.

(52 Ways to Walk)

#nature #NoisePollution #walking #books #bookstodon

#foresthill #se23 #londoncityairport #NoisePollution #newham

London City Airport expansion rejected by councillors over noise pollution fears

Airport sought permission for increased passenger numbers and extended Saturday operations

Nine neighbouring councils and four MPs for surrounding areas had also opposed the proposals

More: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/newham-london-city-airport-planning-council-expansion-b1093414.html

Very loud #motorbikes disturb the peace & #wildlife. If we can't educate the manufacturers, the consumer or government that very loud motorbikes are a sign \ sound of ignorance, what can we do?

#sustainability #psychology #SpeciesExtinction #nature #wildlife #soundscape #AirPollution #politics #consumerism #noisePollution

Love it when we have a good rain during the summer. It cuts down on the motorcycle/ dirtbike/motorbike/moped noise, which is in addition to the car engines modified to be as loud as possible or create a backfire effect. Vehicle noise has gotten to be a huge problem that nobody will acknowledge in this city.

#NoisePollution

How can #healthimpacts of #environmentalnoise be further reduced?
A new joint policy brief w/ @WHO_Europe examines the uptake and impact of latest #WHOguidelines for the European region, drawing on the experiences of Member States.
https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2023-7658-47425-69687
#noisepollution https://t.co/eupqgmxU5n

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUEnvironment/status/1676507610055430146

Genuine question, is there any evidence car alarms do anything other than cause noise pollution from false positives, often at antisocial hours, and long period ps of time?
#cars #NoisePollution #tryingToSleep

RT @BonnConvention: Happy #WorldOceansDay!

From the smallest plankton to the largest whales, #NoisePollution disrupts the harmonious underwater symphony that marine species create and rely on for survival.

🔇It’s time to turn down the volume #forNature

➡️Our resource page: https://www.cms.int/en/topics/marine-noise https://t.co/MP215rgDm3

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ENV/status/1666795842500456449

RT @BonnConvention: #noisepollution wreaks havoc on marine wildlife.

🔔Coming up on #WorldOceansDay 8 June:

🆕CMS report to provide guidance on addressing 3 major sources of marine noise:

🔴shipping
🔴seismic airgun surveys
🔴pile driving

Stay tuned!

🎥@dw_environment
https://t.co/iq5PdVxEoK

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ENV/status/1666069218893131776

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/one-square-inch-of-silence?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=43b19b31be-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_06_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-43b19b31be-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=43b19b31be&mc_eid=387e0173e2 “One Square Inch of Silence. It’s supposed to be a place utterly devoid of ambient noises, such as the roar of an airplane or the shrill ring of a cellphone. But the area isn’t completely silent. It’s designed to highlight the difference between natural sounds—things like the soft trickle of rainwater or the buzzing hum of an insect—and human noise. Hempton launched this “sanctuary of silence” with the hope the place will allow people to listen to and connect with the sounds of nature. The absence of anthropogenic noise is also good for the wildlife, as human noise often negatively affects animals’ feeding, breeding, and nesting habits.

Ideally, One Square Inch of Silence will act as an epicenter for a phenomenon that will reverse the effects of noise pollution. By encouraging and spreading silence, it could potentially counteract the rippling consequences loud human noises have on the local environment”. #Nature #NoisePollution #Silence

Scientific tools for environmental noise assessment
https://noise-planet.org/
#noisepollution

Keeping the Noise Down Under the Sea https://hackaday.com/2023/05/23/keeping-the-noise-down-under-the-sea/ #marinepropulsion #noisepollution #bubblecurtain #offshorewind #greenhacks #propeller #offshore #plankton #undersea #Science #marine #subsea #whales #ocean

Keeping the Noise Down Under the Sea - Since sound is the primary sense used by most ocean life, disruptions to the natur... - https://hackaday.com/2023/05/23/keeping-the-noise-down-under-the-sea/ #marinepropulsion #noisepollution #bubblecurtain #offshorewind #greenhacks #propeller #offshore #plankton #undersea #science #marine #subsea #whales #ocean

3. Curious to learn more about the #health costs ⚕️ of #environmental pollution, including #NoisePollution?

Discover more through our Future Brief that will shape your perspective on the health costs of environmental #pollution 🌍💚.

⬇️
https://rebrand.ly/SfEP_FB21

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1654400697100632064

Read our 🧵on #NoisePollution 👇

Did you know that noise 🔊 represents the second biggest #environmental health threat in 🇪🇺 after #AirPollution?

The @EU_Commission report calls for stronger action to reduce harmful noise #pollution.

⬇️
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/zero-pollution-new-eu-report-calls-stronger-action-reduce-harmful-noise-pollution-2023-03-20_en

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1654400691073343488

RT @SfEP: Read our 🧵on #NoisePollution 👇

Did you know that noise 🔊 represents the second biggest #environmental health threat in 🇪🇺 after #AirPollution?

The @EU_Commission report calls for stronger action to reduce harmful noise #pollution.

⬇️
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/zero-pollution-new-eu-report-calls-stronger-action-reduce-harmful-noise-pollution-2023-03-20_en https://t.co/EpJjEKt78T

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ENV/status/1654401173707735040