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Noise pollution is still widespread across Europe, but there are ways to reduce the volume

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Article Published 15 Oct 2020 Last modified 29 Aug 2023

5 min read

Photo: © Máté Ladjánszki, REDISCOVER Nature/EEA

Many of us are increasingly confronted by noise in our daily lives. Loud cars on the street, a low-flying plane overhead or a nearby train often bring with them annoyance and frustration. However, their impact on our health and environment could be a lot worse than you think.