Noise Pollution

Noise pollution, also known as environmental noise or sound pollution, is the propagation of noise with ranging impacts on the activity of human or animal life, most of them harmful to a degree. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport, and propagation systems. Poor urban planning may give rise to noise disintegration or pollution, side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential areas. Some of the main sources of noise in residential areas include loud music, transportation (traffic, rail, airplanes, etc.), lawn care maintenance, construction, electrical generators, explosions, and people. …

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World Bank Group · 17 July 2024 English

(WHO) defines noise above 65 decibels (dB) as noise pollution. Noise becomes harmful when it exceeds 75 related impacts could be: 4.4.1.1. Noise Pollution A minor noise pollution is expected during the construction


World Bank Group · 17 July 2024 English

(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 e. Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control Rules), 2000 f. Hazardous


World Bank Group · 16 July 2024 English

from sewage overflow in the area. Regarding noise pollution, no significant sources were observed, as environmental and social impacts such as air and noise pollution, soil contamination, residual wastes, OHS,


World Bank Group · 15 July 2024 English

livelihoods of displaced persons? NA 9. Noise pollution during Construction and Operations 9.1 Will


World Bank Group · 15 July 2024 English

................ 13 2.6 Nuisance factor, noise pollution .......................................... 8 points. 2.6 Nuisance factor, noise pollution Noise pollution from running machinery, various generators Fatalities on paved roads 8 Nuisance factor, noise pollution 24 Electric shock on power lines 16 New


World Bank Group · 15 July 2024 English

required. Mitigation measures to address air and noise pollution, and solid waste and hazardous waste such as


World Bank Group · 15 July 2024 English

respectively. Negative impacts are such as Noise Pollution, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, occupational


World Bank Group · 12 July 2024 English

temporary increase of traffic of heavy machinery, noise pollution, potential impacts on cultural heritage sites


World Bank Group · 12 July 2024 English

runoff, wastewater from construction sites; noise pollution, dust emission and soil manipulation, construction


ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN & East Asia · 3 July 2024 English

ERIA Discussion Paper No. 525, 2024-18

Gravest, Environment Garbage Disposal; B4. Noise Pollution (1989); Wu (2006); Sun Amenities et al. (2019)


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