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Views are now being sought on an update to guidance on the assessment and rating of onshore wind turbines.
An Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy has been published today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
A report published last week by the European Environment Agency finds that long-term exposure to transport noise in Europe is linked to a wide range of negative impacts on our health
There has been much debate over whether the proposed updates to BS 8233 are progressive or regressive.
More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise - which is a major environmental health risk
The new draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill was debated in Parliament this week, and Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, spoke on her amendment
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in Ireland are undertaking a public consultation on their first statutory Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).
This bulletin explores diverse aspects of acoustics, including a look at the IOA's new coat of arms, updates on STEM activities, and articles on technical innovations. It also highlights important initiatives and developments in the field, such as the upcoming Acoustics 2025 conference and recent policy changes.
01 May 2025
It has been estimated that the annual social cost of urban road noise in England ranges from £7 billion to £10 billion, similar to the cost of road accidents (£9 billion).
The Environmental Audit Committee have issued a call for evidence on 'Airport expansion and climate and nature targets'.
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07 August 2025, 06:00 PM
How has the COVID-19 lockdown affected our urban soundscapes, what should we be listening out for and what could it mean for the future of our cities?