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Noise Pollution – Sources, Effects, and Control

April 3, 2021 No Comments
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INTRODUCTION Noise Pollution: It is also known as sound pollution or environmental noise. It is often described as unpleasant, unwanted or irritating, or loud sound. It is defined as daily exposure to loud sound that influences or negatively impacts the behavior of humans and wildlife The World Health Organization has set the 70 dB as […]

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