Quiet Coalition Chair Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, discusses the mixed reactions following a proposed Seattle hearing protection law that would require venues to provide attendees of live concerts with affordable hearing protection.

Quiet Coalition Chair Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, discusses the proposal to ban playing music and videos on public transport in England, comparing noise pollution to secondhand smoke and advocating for legislation to create a quieter, healthier world.

Quiet Coalition Chair Dr. Daniel Fink, MD, discusses the Liberal Democrats’ proposal to ban playing music and videos on public transport in England.

Quiet Communities Advisor Mary Tatigian, RN, discusses Iowa’s House Bill 645, highlighting its impact on noise pollution, community health, and the balance between motorsports and residential quality of life.

During a ferry ride to Sausalito, Dr. Daniel Fink noted a rare sign requiring ear protection near the engine room—a reminder that while workplace noise has safety limits, no standards exist for public noise exposure.

International Noise Awareness Day (INAD), founded in 1996 by Nancy Nadler and others, aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of noise on hearing, health, and quality of life. Celebrated globally, including in the U.S. and South Africa, INAD marks its 30th year on April 30. The Quiet Coalition and Quiet Communities, Inc. encourage efforts toward a quieter, healthier world.