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  2. Noise pollution - Wikipedia

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    t. e. Noise pollution, or sound pollution, is the propagation of noise or sound with ranging impacts on the activity of human or animal life, most of which are harmful to a degree. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport and propagation systems. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ] Poor urban planning may give rise to noise ...

  3. Aircraft noise pollution - Wikipedia

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    Aircraft noise pollution refers to noise produced by aircraft in flight that has been associated with several negative stress-mediated health effects, from sleep disorders to cardiovascular disorders. [ 1][ 2][ 3] Governments have enacted extensive controls that apply to aircraft designers, manufacturers, and operators, resulting in improved ...

  4. Environmental noise - Wikipedia

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    Example of transportation noise and how it affects the community. Environmental noise is an accumulation of noise pollution that occurs outside. This noise can be caused by transport, industrial, and recreational activities. [1] Noise is frequently described as 'unwanted sound'. Within this context, environmental noise is generally present in ...

  5. Environmental issues in Pakistan - Wikipedia

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    Environmental issues in Pakistan include air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, climate change, pesticide misuse, soil erosion, natural disasters, desertification and flooding. According to the 2020 edition of the environmental performance index (EPI) ranking released by Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy, Pakistan ranks 142 ...

  6. Environmental impact of aviation - Wikipedia

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    The FAA Stage 5 noise standards are equivalent. [49] Higher bypass ratio engines produce less noise. The PW1000G is presented as 75% quieter than previous engines. [50] Serrated edges or 'chevrons' on the back of the nacelle reduce noise. [51] A Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) is quieter as less noise is produced while the engines are near ...

  7. Environmental impact of war - Wikipedia

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    Study of the environmental impact of war focuses on the modernization of warfare and its increasing effects on the environment. Scorched earth methods have been used for much of recorded history. However, the methods of modern warfare cause far greater devastation on the environment. The progression of warfare from chemical weapons to nuclear ...

  8. Pollution - Wikipedia

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    Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. [ 1] Pollution can take the form of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or energy (such as radioactivity, heat, sound, or light). Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring ...

  9. Marine pollution - Wikipedia

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    The types of marine pollution can be grouped as pollution from marine debris, plastic pollution, including microplastics, ocean acidification, nutrient pollution, toxins and underwater noise. Plastic pollution in the ocean is a type of marine pollution by plastics, ranging in size from large original material such as bottles and bags, down to ...