Choose from over 350 specialist acoustic topics across 10 categories
Topic groups
The impact of transport noise on the the reading ability and behaviour of children is the subject of a new research briefing. Compiled by the European ...
The impact of transport noise on the the reading ability and behaviour of children is the subject of a new research briefing. Compiled by the European Environment Agency (EEA), it is based on data submitted by EEA member countries under the EU's Environmental Noise Directive. Key messages of the review include:
Those cases of impaired reading ability and behavioural difficulties can be largely prevented through interventions to reduce environmental noise at homes and schools. The report outlines interventions that can reduce exposure to transport noise - including considering noise in planning, building orientation, landscaping and engineering measures.
Online meeting open to all organised by IES, IOA and UKNA examining where we are with policy on noise and health three years after recommendations from the House Lords
Replacement guidance for assessment and rating of wind turbine noise endorses IOA good practice guidance
New professional guidance on noise assessment to smooth roll-out of air source heat pumps launched by IOA and CIEH
UK Government are consulting on a draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy infrastructure for England and Wales
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
No record found.