TRAFFIC NOISE
Traffic noise in rural areas
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/rural_traffic_noise.pdf
How lower speeds can cut traffic noise
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/speed_and_road_traffic_noise.pdf
There are solutions
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/how_to_cut_noise.pdf
For organisations campaigning on traffic issues go to: http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/helpful-links.html
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/noise_campaigning_or_lobbying_organisations.pdf
BOOM CARS
The noise from boom cars can be very disturbing:
http://www.lowertheboom.org/problem.htm
Noise cameras are being introduced to catch offenders
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1561405/noise-cameras-drivers-fined-acoustic-technology-support-london
NEIGHBOUR NOISE
If they are a problem for you, anti-social behaviour laws may help:
https://asbhelp.co.uk/noisy-neighbours-noise/
There are solutions
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/how_to_cut_noise.pdf
Where to get help with noisy neighbours
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/what_to_do_if_you_have_noisy_neighbours.pdf
Where to get help with noise in your neighbourhood
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/what_to_do_about_noise_in_your_environment_or_your_neighbourhood.pdf
For organisations campaigning on the issue or which can help which can help go to http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/helpful-links.html
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/noise_campaigning_or_lobbying_organisations.pdf
FIREWORKS
The Firework Campaign UK has been campaigning to reform UK firework legislation since 2013 (Formally FAB firework campaign)
https://fireworkcampaign.com/
BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipedown campaigns for the freedom from piped music: https://pipedown.org.uk/
LEAF BLOWERS
UK PETITION TO BAN PETROL LEAFBLOWERS IN THE UK
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/618978
Leaf Blowers can cause real noise problems
Leak Blowers have been a problem in America for many years but they are now also a problem in the UK.
https://www.zmescience.com/science/leaf-blowers-health-noise-hazards/#:~:text=The%20inefficient%20gas%20engines%20typically,loss%2C%20according%20to%20the%20CDC.
100 American cities have banned noisy leaf blowers
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jan/05/gas-leaf-blowers-banned-washington-dc
A petition to ban noisy leaf blowers in the UK
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/asblow-campaign-to-outlaw-noisy-polluting-leaf-blowers
AVIATION NOISE
Aviation noise is a problem but there are solutions:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/how_to_cut_noise.pdf
Flight Paths are changing
This brings threats but also opportunities for communities
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/airspace_change.pdf
There are ways to cut aircraft noise without destroying the industry
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/sound_solutions_for_aircraft_noise.pdf
Read how airports can deliver for airport communities:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/delivering_for_local_airport_communities.pdf
For organisations campaigning on the issue: www.aef.org.uk
WIND FARMS
Read about the noise problems:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/wind_farm_report__1_.pdf
Read the blog:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/the_answer_is__not_always__blowing_in_the_wind.pdf
There are solutions:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/how_to_cut_noise.pdf
Nuclear is the most silent form of renewal energy:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/whisper_it_nuclear_could_provide_the_silent_solution.pdf
Renewable Energy Foundation: www.ref.org.uk
Think-tank opposed to the widespread introduction of wind farms
National Opposition to Wind Farms: https://www.nowind.org.uk/
Read our report calling for a Noise Audit of all energy and transport plans:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/noise_audit.pdf
Traffic noise in rural areas
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/rural_traffic_noise.pdf
How lower speeds can cut traffic noise
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/speed_and_road_traffic_noise.pdf
There are solutions
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/how_to_cut_noise.pdf
For organisations campaigning on traffic issues go to: http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/helpful-links.html
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/noise_campaigning_or_lobbying_organisations.pdf
BOOM CARS
The noise from boom cars can be very disturbing:
http://www.lowertheboom.org/problem.htm
Noise cameras are being introduced to catch offenders
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1561405/noise-cameras-drivers-fined-acoustic-technology-support-london
NEIGHBOUR NOISE
If they are a problem for you, anti-social behaviour laws may help:
https://asbhelp.co.uk/noisy-neighbours-noise/
There are solutions
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/how_to_cut_noise.pdf
Where to get help with noisy neighbours
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/what_to_do_if_you_have_noisy_neighbours.pdf
Where to get help with noise in your neighbourhood
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/what_to_do_about_noise_in_your_environment_or_your_neighbourhood.pdf
For organisations campaigning on the issue or which can help which can help go to http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/helpful-links.html
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/noise_campaigning_or_lobbying_organisations.pdf
FIREWORKS
The Firework Campaign UK has been campaigning to reform UK firework legislation since 2013 (Formally FAB firework campaign)
https://fireworkcampaign.com/
BACKGROUND MUSIC
Pipedown campaigns for the freedom from piped music: https://pipedown.org.uk/
LEAF BLOWERS
UK PETITION TO BAN PETROL LEAFBLOWERS IN THE UK
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/618978
Leaf Blowers can cause real noise problems
Leak Blowers have been a problem in America for many years but they are now also a problem in the UK.
https://www.zmescience.com/science/leaf-blowers-health-noise-hazards/#:~:text=The%20inefficient%20gas%20engines%20typically,loss%2C%20according%20to%20the%20CDC.
100 American cities have banned noisy leaf blowers
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jan/05/gas-leaf-blowers-banned-washington-dc
A petition to ban noisy leaf blowers in the UK
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/asblow-campaign-to-outlaw-noisy-polluting-leaf-blowers
AVIATION NOISE
Aviation noise is a problem but there are solutions:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/how_to_cut_noise.pdf
Flight Paths are changing
This brings threats but also opportunities for communities
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/airspace_change.pdf
There are ways to cut aircraft noise without destroying the industry
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/sound_solutions_for_aircraft_noise.pdf
Read how airports can deliver for airport communities:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/delivering_for_local_airport_communities.pdf
For organisations campaigning on the issue: www.aef.org.uk
WIND FARMS
Read about the noise problems:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/wind_farm_report__1_.pdf
Read the blog:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/the_answer_is__not_always__blowing_in_the_wind.pdf
There are solutions:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/how_to_cut_noise.pdf
Nuclear is the most silent form of renewal energy:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/whisper_it_nuclear_could_provide_the_silent_solution.pdf
Renewable Energy Foundation: www.ref.org.uk
Think-tank opposed to the widespread introduction of wind farms
National Opposition to Wind Farms: https://www.nowind.org.uk/
Read our report calling for a Noise Audit of all energy and transport plans:
http://www.uknoiseassociation.com/uploads/4/1/4/5/41458009/noise_audit.pdf
More information on noise topics
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General Noise Stories |
Traffic Noise |
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According to a UK Government survey published in 2014, 48% of people felt their home life was spoilt to some extent by noise and 52% reported that noise did not at all spoil their home life.
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According to the latest UK Government survey published in 2014, 8% of people are extremely disturbed by traffic noise, with 55% bothered to some extent.
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Neighbour Noise |
Aircraft Noise |
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According to the latest UK Government survey published in 2014, 11% of people are extremely disturbed by neighbour noise, with 54% bothered to some extent.
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According to the latest UK Government survey published in 2014, 4% of people are extremely disturbed by aircraft noise, with 31% bothered to some extent.
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Windfarm Noise |
Piped Music/Background Noise
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Nature-Disturbing Noise |
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Wind farm noise generates many more complaints than equivalent levels of noise from most other sources, including road noise. Research says this could be due to as combination of low-frequency noise and flickering.
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17% of people said piped music was the thing they most detested about modern life
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It is estimated that underwater noise has doubled each decade during the past 50 years
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