Sentences with phrase «urban noise pollution»

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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.

The low - SES urban children had poorer verbal working memory than the low - SES rural children, possibly due to increased exposure to noise pollution, suggests Tine.

Urban environments differ from natural habitats in many regards and are for instance associated with higher levels of anthropogenic pollution, such as traffic noise, artificial light pollution and air pollution, which enhance oxidative stress and inflammatory responses.

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).

The cottages that can accommodate groups are surrounded by trees and mountains and are ideal for those who want to escape the pollution and noise of urban centers.

The Daintree Rainforest is a world untouched by the world of urban development, noise and air pollution.

Health benefits may include: physical activity from walking and cycling, which can help prevent heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and some obesity - related risks; lower urban air pollution concentrations; lower rates of traffic injury risks for users of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian networks; and less noise stress.

Restoring urban forests improves residents» quality of life by lowering energy costs, reducing noise pollution, improving outdoor leisure and recreation and increasing neighborhood property values.

Green roofs can prevent water pollution by reducing the amount of storm water entering sewer systems by slowing it down and filtering it; lower energy use and energy costs; lowering air temperatures to mitigate the urban heat - island effect; clean and oxygenate the air; add biodiversity; mitigate noise; suppress fire; and extend the lifespan of the roof.

By employing our unique hybrid energy system, as well as our innovative electricity pedestals, we are able to promote economic opportunities and implement green solutions that improve the health of urban communities by substantially reducing air and noise pollution.

For example, planting trees in urban areas sequesters carbon dioxide emissions while simultaneously reducing air pollution, beautifying the area, reducing energy use, and stifling noise, among other benefits.

Urban farming is relatively new, but its positive impact is beginning to emerge in areas such as energy efficiency, noise and air pollution, soil decontamination, food quality and nutrition.

High levels of public transport density are usually accompanied by higher levels of traffic - related noise and air pollution, especially in urban environments typified by a concentration of tall buildings.54 Both excessive traffic - related noise and air pollution have been linked to stress, inability to psychologically restore and depression.55 56 One of the main features included in the measure of street connectivity used in this study was the presence of bridges, overpasses or tunnels.

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.