Noise In The News: Weekly Round-Up

by Quiet Communities Staff

Photo credit: Andrea Piacquadio

Long Island issues temporary pickleball court ban

Amidst the nationwide wave of noise complaints arising from pickleball’s growing popularity, the wealthy Long Island suburb of Glen Cove issued a temporary, three-month ban on new courts to allow some time for new guidelines and noise regulations. Officials initiated the moratorium despite pushback from some locals who said the sport was being unfairly targeted.

New York City youth are concerned about noise

In the latest installment of the popular Instagram show “Subway Takes” where New Yorkers share their hot takes and unpopular opinions, two riders said that concerts these days are just way too loud. The comments were immediately flooded with other people agreeing, proving that noise pollution and hearing loss isn't just an “old person problem,” but a real public health issue.

Arctic Ocean noise worries scientists

A new study shows that the underwater soundscape of the Arctic Ocean is louder and more varied than previously thought. Researchers found that as climate change hastens ice melt, it’s not just commercial ships that send noise waves underwater; snowmobiles, aircraft and smaller vessels are joining the din. As the ocean grows louder, whales, seals and other marine animals have a harder time feeding, communicating and even breeding.