Noise

Travel News

New beach regulations spark controversy in Rio de Janeiro

Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals and even the name of kiosks.

27/05/2025

Travel News

Airbnb rolls out anti-party tech to prevent summer disruptions

Spain recently removed 65,000 Airbnb listings amid mounting backlash against the platform.

23/05/2025

Travel News

This Croatian island is turning away from popular party tourism

There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t want to receive a fine.

25/03/2025

Green News

How close is Europe to meeting its zero pollution targets?

Air pollution, pesticide use, and plastic litter at sea are down, but more action is needed for the bloc to meet its clean goals by 2030.

03/03/2025

Europe in Motion

How is noise pollution affecting EU citizens and their children?

More than 20% of EU citizens live in areas where traffic noise levels harm health. The European Court of Auditors claims lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution.

24/01/2025

Europe News

Europe's noisy cities raise concerns from EU auditors

Loud urban environments can have ruinous health impacts from sleep disturbance to cardiovascular problems, but lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution, the European Court of Auditors has warned.

15/01/2025

Residences

Europe’s most peaceful spots to try ‘quiet tourism’

Noise pollution can cause health problems including sleep disturbance and high blood pressure.

22/12/2024

Travel News

Bar crawls banned in Europe's party capital

This city is targeting rowdy tourists with a bar crawl ban, costume crackdowns and Airbnb restrictions.

15/10/2024

Health news

Male and female infertility impacted by different pollution types

A new nationwide study in Denmark has linked infertility to different types of pollution with differences between men and women.

05/09/2024

Green News

Why is Paris aiming to cut noise pollution by four decibels?

The French capital has launched a public consultation on how to protect residents’ ears.

10/06/2024

Nature

Cicadas are so noisy in the US that residents are calling the police

Police have received complaints of a loud ‘siren’ sound as billions of cicadas emerge in a rare double convergence.

25/04/2024

Green News

Noise pollution from Schiphol flights must be reduced, court orders

The national public health institute estimates that around 259,000 people in the Netherlands experience "serious nuisance" from aircraft flying over the densely populated country.

22/03/2024

France

France passes law protecting cocks' right to crow in the countryside

The new ‘countryside sounds and smells law’ aims to give more protection to existing farms from newly arrived residents in the area.

06/12/2023

Green News

Dutch government scraps plans to cap flights at Schiphol next year

The Dutch government has shelved a plan intended to reduce noise pollution by capping flights at Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs.

15/11/2023

Eco-Innovation

How are these jacuzzi like circles saving porpoises and seals?

Bubble curtains were used to limit oil spills - now they’re safeguarding porpoises from wind farm noise in the North Sea.

10/11/2023

Ocean

Noise, the invisible pollutant threatening marine life, explained

In partnership with the European Commission

Noise pollution in our oceans is increasing. To investigate its consequences and possible solutions, we go back in time to September 2002, when a tragic event changed underwater noise research forever. Watch our report by clicking on the video above.

19/10/2023

Culture news

Musician Thurston Moore cancels book tour: Who are Sonic Youth?

Thurston Moore, co-founder of the US alt rock band Sonic Youth, has called off is book tour due to a 'longstanding' illness. Who are Sonic Youth?

12/10/2023

Climate

‘Unbridled growth’ is over: Airlines face flight cuts at Schiphol

Degrowth era? Campaigners tell airlines battling the Schiphol Airport flight cap to “stop fighting” and start shaping the future.

06/09/2023

Culture news

What are the Sounds of the Year?

Among the winners are the sounds of artillery fire in Chernihiv, drift ice recorded in Utoro, Shiretoko and a calf trying to breath after being dehorned.

12/05/2023

Culture news

Sounds of the Year shortlist celebrates creative and everyday noises

Categories include Best Natural Sound, Disappearing Sound, Best Sound Innovation In Everyday Life and Most Unpleasant Sound.

11/05/2023