Summary
Noise pollution is a more serious issue than ever before. Throughout the entire world, people's lives are becoming louder. More than 120 million have trouble hearing, and that number is expected to grow. Developing and developed countries alike are experiencing urban sprawl, as well as increased transportation through cars, trains, and planes. Rural areas aren't safe from noise pollution, either: noisy equipment is leading to hearing loss in farmers. People working in other fields are also experiencing serious noise pollution. For example, 90% of all coal miners experience some form of hearing loss by the age of 52. Those working in manufacturing, defense, utilities, and construction are especially vulnerable to damaging noise levels. Anyone living in the city, or near an airport, are facing sleeplessness, learning difficulties, and increased blood pressure as a result of exposure to noise pollution. However, there are many solutions to noise pollution. The most effective way to reduce one's exposure to excessive noise is to change his/her habits and environment. However, it is difficult to do the latter. Regulations may help to push for a less noisy society. Many agree that education is also needed to make significant changes.
Reflection
Noise pollution is something that I was always concerned about. For as long as I remember, I disliked unwanted sounds. However, that was because I saw them as annoying. While I knew they could cause hearing loss at the right volume, I didn't know they could have other effects on the human body. I don't think I could stand living near an airport. Whenever I'm at Balboa Park, the planes passing overhead drive me nuts. I couldn't imagine trying to sleep through that! However, I am very optimistic about what the future holds. The legislation that is being passed is on the right path. Just as the article stressed, I believe that educating voters about noise pollution will help them make choices that are better for the public.
Noise pollution is a more serious issue than ever before. Throughout the entire world, people's lives are becoming louder. More than 120 million have trouble hearing, and that number is expected to grow. Developing and developed countries alike are experiencing urban sprawl, as well as increased transportation through cars, trains, and planes. Rural areas aren't safe from noise pollution, either: noisy equipment is leading to hearing loss in farmers. People working in other fields are also experiencing serious noise pollution. For example, 90% of all coal miners experience some form of hearing loss by the age of 52. Those working in manufacturing, defense, utilities, and construction are especially vulnerable to damaging noise levels. Anyone living in the city, or near an airport, are facing sleeplessness, learning difficulties, and increased blood pressure as a result of exposure to noise pollution. However, there are many solutions to noise pollution. The most effective way to reduce one's exposure to excessive noise is to change his/her habits and environment. However, it is difficult to do the latter. Regulations may help to push for a less noisy society. Many agree that education is also needed to make significant changes.
Reflection
Noise pollution is something that I was always concerned about. For as long as I remember, I disliked unwanted sounds. However, that was because I saw them as annoying. While I knew they could cause hearing loss at the right volume, I didn't know they could have other effects on the human body. I don't think I could stand living near an airport. Whenever I'm at Balboa Park, the planes passing overhead drive me nuts. I couldn't imagine trying to sleep through that! However, I am very optimistic about what the future holds. The legislation that is being passed is on the right path. Just as the article stressed, I believe that educating voters about noise pollution will help them make choices that are better for the public.