Noise In The News: Weekly Round-Up

by Quiet Communities Staff

Photo credit: Andrea Piacquadio

Scottish fans set record for crowd noise at World Cup game

Scottish fans have made a name for themselves this month by becoming the loudest crowd in World Cup history, reaching 125 dB during a pre-match national anthem. While not surprising given the excitement around this year’s games, it’s definitely a good reminder to wear hearing protection at sporting events. Noise isn’t always a nuisance, but at decibels like these, it is definitely harmful. 

QC Jamie Banks and Robin Happel podcast

Recently, QC founder Dr. Jamie Banks met with former Legal Advisory Council member Robin Happel to discuss environmental noise and law. Joined by ocean noise researcher Vanessa ZoBell, their conversation focused on gaps in legislation allowing harmful noise to persist both in our neighborhoods and in nature. Tune in here!