But the most significant change in modern science is not just about the amount of noise, but how we experience it. Noise is no longer understood solely as a problem that affects hearing, it is also recognised as a systemic environmental pollutant. Transport noise is now one of the leading environmental cause of illness in Europe, second only to air pollution.

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[–] 7 points 15 hours ago

Motorbikes are without a doubt my biggest source of audio-related stress.

The worst are those without any mufflers. And they block off streets.

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