how does noise from traffic congestion's affect the environment?

Answer 1

The motor vehicle is an integral part of today's society and has contributed to the development and prosperity of the world. Unfortunately, motor vehicles produce adverse environmental impacts, especially in urban areas. Road traffic noise is one of the impacts of vehicles and is a growing source of concern for the community. Many government agencies, such as the Department of Infrastructure, already have programs in place that contribute to limiting or reducing traffic noise.

In addressing the issue of traffic noise, EPA developed the Road traffic noise strategy – Background paper with the intention of releasing a road traffic noise strategy. Early on, in the consultation, the need for development of a State environment protection policy (SEPP) was identified. From the submissions, comments and feedback received on the background paper, it has been decided that the original aims of a road traffic noise strategy could be met through development of a SEPP.

Elements of a policy will include:

the motor vehicle – reducing noise from individual vehicles and reducing use of the motor vehicle
roads – reducing noise emitted from traffic flows on the road network and
the noise receptor – reducing noise impacts on people at home or at noise-sensitive buildings.
Created under the Environment Protection Act 1970, SEPPs establish environmental quality objectives, set priorities and goals for the future and provide guidance to EPA and others on how the SEPP objectives are to be achieved. SEPPs reflect the aspirations of the Victorian community for the protection of their environment.

Noise pollution can disturb our work, concentration, relaxation and sleep. It can cause stress and create or worsen physical problems such as high blood pressure, chronic exhaustion and heart disease. A quieter environment is a restful place that promotes relaxation and a happier and healthier community, because neighbourhood noise can cause annoyance by disrupting normal domestic activities such as reading or watching television.

How does noise pollution affect our health?
Hearing loss.
Heart disease – noise causes stress and the body reacts with increased adrenaline, changes in heart rate and a rise in blood pressure.
Sleep disruption – noise affects the quantity and quality of sleep. When sleep is disturbed by noise, work efficiency and health may suffer.
Mental and social well-being – when noise becomes sufficiently loud or unpredictable, our first annoyance can graduate to more extreme behaviour.
Danger to people – noise can cover warning signals, causing accidents to occur and noise can hide shouts for help if a person is in danger.

How is noise pollution controlled?
EPA has a role in protecting the community from noise. EPA generally deals with noise from larger industries and entertainment, and has a role in developing policies and objectives for use by other agencies. These agencies are local government, police and transport agencies.

If a measurement of noise emission is required a sound level meter is used. A measure of the level of sound is called the decibel. The zero of the decibel scale is the hearing threshold. Sounds at 0–10 decibel are so quiet that they are almost impossible to hear, while at the top end of the scale, at around 150 decibel, it can damage your eardrums.

Answer 2

I prevent all towns up to feasible...I wager New York will get me all in a tizzy.. It is crowded and I do not in most cases understand in which I am going. I do not move there ordinarily despite the fact that its most effective two hrs away. It scares me. I look to be going the incorrect manner on one million manner roads greater than I wish to.