The quietest war: for many Americans, noise pollution is no joke.

From: E | Date: March 1, 1998| Author: Blanchard, Nanette | Copyright information

Noise pollution is an aggravating source of psychological and physiological problems. Americans are found to be more exposed to hearing loss, stress, high-blood pressure and lower work productivity because of this. Consequently, the EPA and the Congress are addressing this health threat issue.

April 29th marks the third annual International Noise Awareness Day, which supporters will acknowledge with a minute of silence from 2:15 to 2:16 p.m. Anti-noise activists will pass out earplu...

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