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http://www.nonoise.org/
Editor's Pick Noise Pollution Clearinghouse Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   An information resource with online database. Campaigns on specific noise issues and distributes "Quiet Zone" newsletter. Offers CD demonstrating worst noise offenders. Often quoted by major media.
   http://www.nonoise.org/
http://www.noiseconsultancy.com
Editor's Pick The Noise Consultancy, LLC Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Noise consulting services to municipalities, industry and impacted residents, including: comprehensive sound studies; ordinance development; enforcement issues; acoustical modeling; planning and zoning; impact statements; private and public nuisance advoc
   http://www.noiseconsultancy.com

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http://www.alaskaquietrights.org/
Alaska Quiet Rights Coalition Open in a new browser window
   Dedicated to protecting the rights of Alaskans to quiet places for the benefit of public land users, private property owners, and visitors
   http://www.alaskaquietrights.org/
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/health/loud_movies/
CBC Marketplace - Loud Movies Open in a new browser window
   CBC news program investigates sound levels in popular movies. Includes detailed analysis of several recent movies.
   http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/health/loud_movies/
http://www.lighthousewoods.com/noise_pollution.html
Chronic Noise Pollution Open in a new browser window
   Advice from Gilroy, California. Includes list of links covering major issues.
   http://www.lighthousewoods.com/noise_pollution.html
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/nonoise
Citizens Against Noise Open in a new browser window
   Los Angeles
   http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/nonoise
http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/noise/index.htm
EPA History - Noise Open in a new browser window
   U.S. EPA Documents Concerning Noise Pollution
   http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/noise/index.htm
http://www.farmnoise.on.net/
Farm Noise and Hearing Project Open in a new browser window
   South Australian network of farmers and health professionals promoting hearing conservation in rural communities.
   http://www.farmnoise.on.net/
http://www.abelard.org/hear/hear.htm
Hearing Damage and Loud Music Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.honku.org
Honku: Haiku about Traffic Noise Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.hush-the-bus.com/
Hush the Bus Movement Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.icben.org/
International Commission on Biological Effects of Noise Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/noiseandhealth/index.htm
Journal of Noise and Health Open in a new browser window
   From the Institute of Laryngology and Otology, University College London
   http://www.ucl.ac.uk/noiseandhealth/index.htm
http://www.concentric.net/~Wrigfam
Landscapers Involved with Neighborhoods and Kids (LINK) Open in a new browser window
   Aims to reduce leaf blower noise by networking with others. Includes news release template and contact details.
   http://www.concentric.net/~Wrigfam
http://www.lhh.org/noise/
League for the Hard of Hearing Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.popcenter.org/Problems/problem-car-stereos.htm
Loud Car Stereos Open in a new browser window
   Bulletin from the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing
   http://www.popcenter.org/Problems/problem-car-stereos.htm
http://www.lowertheboom.org
Lower the Boom! Open in a new browser window
   Anti-boomcar information.
   http://www.lowertheboom.org
http://www.mnresponsiblerec.org/
Minnesotans for Responsible Recreation Open in a new browser window
   Defending the natural quiet of Minnesota trails and waterways from snowmobile and personal watercraft noise
   http://www.mnresponsiblerec.org/
http://users.rcn.com/conyc/HTMLPE/noise.htm
New York City Council on the Environment - Noise Abatement Committee Open in a new browser window
   Offers assistance to anti-noise groups in the United States and abroad
   http://users.rcn.com/conyc/HTMLPE/noise.htm
http://www.noboomers.com
No Boom Cars Open in a new browser window
   Louisville KY - Boom Car noise pollution in Louisville is out of control, we demand enforcement of the new noise ordinance
   http://www.noboomers.com
http://www.noiseabatementsociety.com
Noise Abatement Society Open in a new browser window
   The 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
http://www.noisemapping.org/
Noise Mapping England Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.noisenet.org
Noise Net - Noise and Vibration Information in the UK Open in a new browser window
   Mainly a business directory, but also a source of good information.
   http://www.noisenet.org
http://www.noiseoff.org.nz
Noise Off Charitable Trust Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.xs4all.nl/~rigolett/ENGELS
Noise and Traffic Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.noiseoff.org/
NoiseOFF Open in a new browser window
   Coalition of world citizens combating noise pollution blighting communities everywhere.
   http://www.noiseoff.org/
http://www.noisefree.org
Noisefree America Open in a new browser window
   NFA's monthly "Dirty Dozen" awards spotlight worst noise polluters.
   http://www.noisefree.org
http://www.adlerbooks.com/noise.html
Quiet DC Open in a new browser window
   Focuses on noise problems in the Washington, DC Metro area
   http://www.adlerbooks.com/noise.html
http://www.quietuse.org
Quiet Use Coalition Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.quiet.org/
Right to Quiet Open in a new browser window
   Vancouver, BC, nonprofit society working to raise awareness of the value, benefits, and difficulties in obtaining quiet.
   http://www.quiet.org/
http://www.envsci.rutgers.edu/org/rntac/index.html
Rutgers Noise Technical Assistance Center Open in a new browser window
   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/index.html
http://www.eie.fceia.unr.edu.ar/~acustica/comite/index.htm
Scientific Interdisciplinary Ecology and Noise Committee Open in a new browser window
   Argentina group promotes public noise awareness and advises citizens and city officials on noise problems
   http://www.eie.fceia.unr.edu.ar/~acustica/comite/index.htm
http://www.silentmajorityny.org
Silent Majority: Citizens against car alarms Open in a new browser window
   Website for a new campaign to ban car alarms from New York City.
   http://www.silentmajorityny.org
http://www.fi.edu/brain/stress.htm#stressnoise
Stress and Noise Open in a new browser window
   Franklin Institute Report
   http://www.fi.edu/brain/stress.htm#stressnoise
http://www.noiseways.org
The Noiseways Project Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996037.htm
UK - Noise Act of 1996 Open in a new browser window
   Full text of the UK Noise Act of 1996.
   http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996037.htm

Last Updated: 2007-05-02 17:52:44