Sentences with phrase «noise pollution on»

At LAB, she studies the effects of artificial sound sources and noise pollution on invertebrates (Cephalopods, Molluscs, Gastropods, Cnidarians, Crustaceans) and fish through Electronic Microscopy and Proteomic techniques.

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I now communicate with much greater efficiency and no longer choke on email pollution or noise.

The Sidewalk Labs proposal in the competitive bid for the project floated all kinds of technological dreams: a thermal energy grid that would be carbon neutral, sensors that separate waste from recycling, modular buildings that convert from retail to housing, monitors that track noise and pollution, self - driving transit shuttles, shared - ride taxibots, adaptive traffic lights, delivery robots, heated bike paths and sidewalks that melt snow on their own.

ROBIN BOLTON Water, air and noise pollution, the loss of resources through spills or leaks, along with accidents and the impact on surrounding communities, are repercussions of not identifying risks timeously

By 1985, if noise pollution trends continue, people more than two feet apart on an average urban street corner will have to scream to be heard.

Multiple recordings of the same alzheimer's ads running on top of each other... noise pollution!

Opponents believed the gas station and convenience store would wreak havoc on its neighbors with an increase in noise, pollution and traffic.

«My views against expanding Heathrow, particularly on the impact of noise and air pollution on local residents and the weak economic case, are long - held and well - known.

We know that that laying more tarmac at either Heathrow or Gatwick will bust any hope we have of meeting our climate change commitments, and inflict noise and air pollution on already blighted local communities.

Brewer is also committed to finding a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to relieving the burden of truck traffic on Manhattan residents — the fatalities, injuries, noise, pollution and sheer oppressive presence of traffic.

Billed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn as a move toward environmental justice, the East 91st Street project has long gotten flak from locals — who claim it will bring pollution, noise, rats, and wreak havoc on the overall quality - of - life.

Through the 12 - question survey, the new group hopes to bring local environmental concerns into the forefront this election year and to force candidates to take a public stance on everything from noise pollution and water quality to land preservation and waste management.

A source told the Guardian that Hilary Benn, the environment secretary, had achieved concessions on air and noise pollution levels towards the end of last week, but Miliband's concerns were unresolved until overnight on Tuesday.

The researchers estimated the link between road traffic noise on these deaths and admissions, taking into account other factors such as individuals» age and sex, as well as neighbourhood characteristics like ethnicity, smoking rate, air pollution, and socioeconomic deprivation.

While other factors such as chemical and noise pollution threaten whales, Whitehead believes that retaining the ban on whaling is critical to preserving sperm whales.

Sage grouse are on the decline, and scientists think that (in addition to habitat loss) the problem may be that noise pollution from natural gas development in their native areas across the western United States interferes with successful mating.

Now, a team of researchers has investigated whether noise pollution also affects the behavior of critters that live on the seafloor.

Lindy Weilgart has specialized in underwater noise pollution and its effects on cetaceans since 1994.

Prior to this she studied at the University of St Andrews and Scottish Association for Marine Science, assessing the extent of underwater noise pollution from Acoustic Deterrent Devices used at fish farms on the west coast of Scotland.

Noise pollution, whether on land or under water, can affect animals in interesting — and not always positive — ways.

the impact on local communities where drilling takes place with respect to traffic, noise and air pollution.

Noise pollution is a killer on planes, so I either wear earplugs or listen to oh - so - relaxing Brian Eno.

Research on Siberian Ginseng showed that it may help the body deal with physical and mental stress exposures like heat, cold, physical exhaustion, viruses, chemicals, extreme working conditions, noise and pollution.

Compression - release («Jake») braking, a form of engine braking used almost exclusively on diesel engines, produces extreme amounts of noise pollution if there is no muffler on the intake manifold of the engine.

Located in the urban - rural periphery of Nairobi, the campus is easily accessible from the city center while being surrounded by small scale agriculture, away from the noise, pollution, and turbulence of the city (Upper Kabete Campus on Google Maps).

We have ordinances on noise, pollution, etc., and most of these entities have moved outside the big cities where the land values are cheaper.

Based on the spontaneous behavior scores, dogs receiving DM were more sedated while kept in an environment with less noise pollution [40 — 45 dB (Control +)-RSB- compared to more noisy conditions [80 — 85 dB (Noise 2)-noise pollution [40 — 45 dB (Control +)-RSB- compared to more noisy conditions [80 — 85 dB (Noise 2)-Noise 2)-RSB-.

Most recently, human - caused factors such as air, noise, light, and water pollution, climate change, and the introduction of invasive species are having a large impact on natural resources here.

A speed limit also would cut back on air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions and underwater noise, which can harm whales.

Gili Meno is a great place to enjoy luxury or budget accommodation away from the crowds on a tiny tropical island with great beauty and very little in the way of pollution from noise, rubbish or industry.

Glad they're introducing trees to reduce noise pollution for everyone though, as the lack of that was getting on my nerves!

As Game and Level Designer for this game about whales and the ocean I got the chance to do tons of research on humpback whales, their navigation, digestion, and human interference like noise pollution, whale hunting, and more.

For those who don't plan on picking up the expansion, a free update will be released for all players on the same day that introduces electric cars, road modding, changes to noise pollution, and more beautification options for cities.

A well - designed maze of intrigue, the grounds create its own microclimate of sorts, thanks to the 200 on - site trees (150 surrounding and 50 in the center courtyard), so that 25 Verde dramatically reduces air pollution and noise for its inhabitants.

Built on consumerism and the rapid augmentation of profits, progress in our post-industrial age has led to serious environmental imbalances in the most comprehensive sense of the term: an over-consumption of non-renewable raw materials, noise, visual and air pollution, and the extinction of animal and vegetable species.

I live in the woods myself, having fled Boston several years ago due to the congestion, pollution, noise, impossible rents, and complete lack of natural environment (no trees unless you can afford to live on a nice street).

The study presented in the journal BioScience analyzed 276 published peer - reviewed articles that looked at the landscape effects of oil, natural gas, and wind production infrastructure worldwide, in order to compare their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services — wildlife mortality, habitat loss and fragmentation, noise and light pollution, invasive species, and changes in carbon stocks and freshwater resources.

All this noise pollution that lands on our heads without our consent is now foreign to me and I do not miss it for a second!

The AWT prototype, which has been developed in partnership with Doyle Sailmakers of Salem, Massachusetts, has been designed to have little impact on the environment while creating minimal noise pollution.

Around the same time, another mine broke ground on nearby land, causing constant noise and light pollution.

To this day, compliance audits are not filed, resident reports of noise pollution and health impacts (noted by MOECC staff in 59/100 master files) are not acted on, and instead of listening to and acting on citizen concerns as promised by Premier McGuinty, the MOECC's «client» is the wind power industry....

Business Green reports that the entire last episode of Blue Planet II is dedicated to humanity's impact on the oceans, exploring a myriad of issues including climate change, plastics pollution, overfishing and even noise pollution too.

New animations show how noise pollution is jamming up daily communication among whales in the ocean, and what impact that is having on the animals.

On top of reducing CO2 and smog - forming emissions and noise pollution, it would also extend the life of engines by reducing the risk of them being damaged by «foreign objects».

The initial # 5 (about $ 8 at the time) charge on all motorists driving into the center city between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. immediately reduced the number of vehicles, permitting traffic to flow more freely while cutting pollution and noise.

The data they collect on carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, other pollutant levels, temperature, humidity and noise levels, as well as a count of vehicle passages, is sent to a central computer server and refreshed every minute, enabling constantly updated, internet - accessible «pollution maps» of the area to be compiled.

Scientists researching the effects of noise pollution in mice used silence on the control group.

In addition, aircraft are being redesigned to cut down on noise pollution and to raise fuel efficiency, increasing demand for research and development.

Depending on where you live, whether in an urban city or in the suburbs, overpopulation remains an issue, and dealing with noise pollution has become a real responsibility.