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environment46 minutes ago•2 min saved

Birdsong uplifts mood in urban spaces, but traffic dulls the effect, researchers say

A study with over 1,500 participants found birdsong improves mood and reduces stress, but even low levels of traffic noise blunt these benefits; heart-rate variability indicated greater stress when traffic was present, and wellbeing benefits increased with perceived bird diversity, especially among people with more bird knowledge. The findings suggest urban planning measures—such as slower traffic and more ground-level vegetation—to preserve nature’s mood-boosting effects.

via The Guardian|

#birdsongs #environment #soundscape

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Oakland Man Charged with Murdering Woman in Traffic Noise Dispute

An Oakland man, Bernard Tracie Jimmerson, has been charged with murder for firing shots into the street on April 29, killing a 21-year-old woman who happened to be driving by. Jimmerson told police that he ran outside his home and pulled the trigger on his assault rifle because he was "frustrated by the noise of cars racing up and down his street in the middle of the night." He has been charged with second-degree murder, shooting at an occupied car, possession of an assault rifle, and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon, as well as a gun enhancement.

via SFGATE|

#assault-rifle #crime #murder

health3 years ago•2 min saved

The Impact of Noise Pollution on Cardiovascular Health

Living near road traffic noise increases the risk of hypertension, according to a study by the American College of Cardiology. Researchers used health outcome data from the UK Biobank and found that the risk of hypertension increased with the "dose" of noise, even when adjusted for fine particles and nitrogen dioxide. The study also found that living in noisy and polluted zones amplified the risk of hypertension. Policymaking towards road traffic noise control as a societal effort would be helpful, such as setting stricter noise guidelines and enforcement, improving road conditions and urban design, and investing in advanced technology on quieter vehicles such as EVs.

via CNN|

#air-pollution #cardiovascular-health #health