"Noise pollution" refers to excessive or unwanted sounds in the environment that can be irritating, harmful or disrupt normal activities, causing disturbance or discomfort to people or animals. Full definition
Research seeking to understand the impacts of noise pollution in the marine environment document threats to whales and fish. (treehugger.com)
In addition to recorded decreases in equipment maintenance costs, zero emission buses also run quieter than conventional buses, reducing noise pollution in the areas they service. (transportation.gov)
It also provides a baseline for assessing the potential impact of noise pollution from increases in shipping traffic made possible by sea ice loss. (sciencenews.org)