Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

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DELCAMBRE, KATC - Police in Delcambre are now using decibel meters to crack down on excessive noise, following years of complaints from frustrated residents. Starting this week, Delcambre police ...

We measured traffic noise in 25 homes across Singapore for a Straits Times interactive story. Here is how the data was ...

BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - Biloxi councilmen added some teeth to their noise ordinance. And they believe that action will mute a growing menace in their city. Biloxi leaders have given police officers the ...

EBENSBURG -Ebensburg Borough has purchased a noise meter to better address noise complaints in town. Council had discussed noise complaints on and off since August, when some residents – including ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police have a new tool this Christmas to help neighbors enjoy some silent nights. "This is a big step up in the equipment compared to what we had before," said Sgt.

As the weather gets colder, we're escaping to the movies — but have you noticed how loud it can get in theaters? According to the American Hearing Research Foundation, movies are "a source of ...

The City of Waynesboro has heard from local business owners about its noise ordinance and is working to determine if amendments are needed to the current policy. The issue of noise came up this summer ...