What is sound pollution? How to prevent it?
Prevention of Sound Pollution
Noise means the unwanted sound. The sound that is not pleasant for our ears and is not bearable is called noise. Noise is measured in decibels. The sound that is less than 115 decibels is tolerable by human ears. Noise pollution is also considered environmental pollution as it severely affects the environment.
Noise pollution, also known as sound pollution, is the propagation of noise with a very great impact on human beings as well as animal life. Noise pollution is severely caused by machines, transport systems, etc. In the residential areas, the main reason for noise pollution is loud music, loud honks of vehicles, construction, generators, etc.
Noise pollution affects the health and behavior of living beings. High noise levels may even lead to cardiovascular problems in human beings. It can also cause damage to the physiological health of humans. Noise pollution may induce a lot of diseases in humans, like hypertension, sleep disorders, high-stress levels, etc. In animals, the high rise in noise pollution can directly lead to their death.
Noise pollution is very dangerous for older people. We should figure out ways to reduce noise pollution in our house, which would be beneficial for our surroundings as well.
1. Turn off appliances- We should turn off the appliances that are not in use, such as the TV, games, etc.
2. Use earplugs- Using earplugs or earmuffs can limit the amount of noise that goes into our ears.
3. Lower the volume- When we listen to songs or watch a movie, we should keep the volume down, not disturbing anyone else, and also reduce noise pollution.
4. Control noise in sensitive areas- While driving near an ambulance, a school, or a hospital, we can try not to blow horns.
5. Plant more trees- It is a proven fact that trees are absorbers of noise. Plant more trees, so the noise pollution can be limited to a certain extent. Plants can absorb 5-10 decibels of noise.
– Written by Tanya Bajaj
Any pollutant that degrades the quality of the environment is considered as pollution. It may be air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution.
Noise is also considered pollution. Any kind of sound that creates irritation is considered as pollution. It can be any Bollywood sound or any kind of religious song. Yes, it is a noise pollution.
Effects of noise pollution:-
It causes irritation and eroded anger in people. The mood swings can also be seen.
Listening to music or sound for a long time at high volume will affect to eardrums.
Sometimes the heartbeat will increase rapidly, and there is a chance of a heart attack also.
It makes people dump temporarily or permanently.
Measures to cure noise pollution:-
1. Industry should be placed at the outskirts of the country as it will cause more sound pollution.
2. Schools and hospitals should be placed at noise noise-free area as the sounds of traffic will affect the children and patients.
3. A strict ban on making noise after 8 PM. And the government should impose a fine if anyone makes noise after that.
4. Create awareness regarding the use of public transport as this will decrease the traffic and ultimately the traffic sounds also.
Thus, we should minimise the pollution as it will be direct or indirect effects to our lives and our surroundings.
Hope you will be satisfied with my answer.
Thank you!!
– Written By Sakchi Srivastav
