The World from PRX

noise pollution

people in a public square
Barcelona is one of Europe’s loudest cities. It’s trying to turn down the volume.
Global Scan
‘We’ll be home for Christmas’ may be a reality for Pussy Riot and the Arctic 30
Paris resident and anti-noise activist Gerard Simonet peers through his double-paned windows to the street below. His ears are on constant alert for nocturnal revelers and honking horns.
Lifestyle & Belief
This Parisian man is wondering why we all can’t just be a little quieter
One Man Muffler in the Noisy Bronx
TRAIN WHISTLES BLARE
Train Whistles Blare
Environmental Health Note/Airport Noise
Health Note/Airport Noise
Noise Map
Noise Map
Animal Note
Farm Noise
Arts, Culture & Media
Finding peace and quiet