The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives. What causes the everyday noise that many people face? What can be done about it?

It is true that the Increased

level

of

sound

in our surroundings can cause pollution which affects our physical and mental well-being.

This

essay will discuss the causes of

noise

that is

faced by some people on the daily basis and possible remedies for the same.

To begin

with, there are two key groups of generators of

noise

that exist in our environment. The

first

and foremost

sound emitting

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group consists of

vehicles

including aeroplanes. Their

sound

emission has been enormous and the cumulative value could be over 100 decibels which is the harmful threshold.

Likewise

, machinery in factories generates enormous

sound

which is unbearable for workers unless they wear protective equipment.

This

has caused 12000 premature deaths per year in Europe alone while it causes 400,000 annual hospitalisations in the same region. There are several possible solutions available to mitigate

this

harm to the people who face

this

issue. Planting trees is one suggested solution. Trees have the inherent ability to absorb

sound

shielding humans

although

noise

has adverse effects on the trees themselves. Growing green areas in vacant areas of cities where

this

kind of pollution is prevailing at a significant rate would ameliorate the situation to a certain extent. Another solution is to provide

noise cancelling

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headphones to factory workers who are widely exposed to

noise

.

In addition

, governments can bring in laws to phase out

vehicles

with internal combustion engines replacing them with electric motor

vehicles

as they make no

noise

.

Also

, laws can be brought to regulate

noise

levels of all

vehicles

and machinery with

noise

cancelling devices to maintain the

level

of

noise

to a healthy

level

. In conclusion,

noise

pollution is not only harmful but

also

can be lethal in certain instances.

However

, there are many measures available to mitigate them to remain at a healthy

level

and fully implemented, governmental controls can have a significant reduction in their levels.