‘It’s a real concern.’ Trump cuts to clean air grants worry Charlotte communities
CleanAIRE NC says actions from the Trump Administration will hinder its progress for local clean air initiatives.
SUV plows through I-95 noise barrier in Westport, hospitalizing one, officials say
A SUV plowed through a wooden noise barrier on Interstate 95 in Westport on Sunday, sending one person to the hospital ...
Here’s more proof that highways are terrible for cities
Research has long established negative long-term health impacts for those living and working near highways. The exposure to ...
CT highway sound barrier plan would cost $300M. Residents: traffic noise ‘borderline unbearable’
A resident told the committee that Connecticut highway noise “is borderline unbearable” should be addressed with sound ...
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The 9 best noise-cancelling headphones we use and love
Whether you work from home, spend a lot of time on airplanes, or simply want to turn down the volume of the outside world, noise-cancelling headphones are exactly the tool you need. Even the best ...
This Kansas City highway is a ‘barrier’ to East Side, locals say. What could the city do?
Neighborhoods around 71 Highway have higher rates of asthma and fewer hours of sleep, according to Kansas City Health Department data.
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Polk Commission fails to raise impact fee for road improvements by one vote
Polk County Commissioners voted against increasing impact fees for new warehouse construction. The decision comes despite a study that found warehouses in Polk County generate more traffic than ...
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14 Cars With the Quietest Cabins for a Relaxing and Noise-Free Driving Experience
A quiet vehicle enhances the road trip experience, making long drives more comfortable for everyone. SUVs are popular for their spaciousness, practicality, and ability to reduce road noise and ...
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Officials sound alarm as invisible threat creeps closer to major U.S. city: 'An issue of concern for all of us'
Pennsylvania is one of the few states in the U.S. to have a Constitutional amendment stipulating the people's right to clean water. However, rising sea levels threaten to flood the state's drinking ...
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Access to Florida Keys limited as '344 Fire' burns more than 25,000 acres. See road closures
The 344 Fire in South Florida has burned 25,000 acres and is 30% contained. Card Sound Road remains closed. The 18-Mile Stretch of U.S. 1 leading to the Florida Keys has been closed intermittently and ...
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Access to Florida Keys limited as '344 Fire' burns more than 25,000 acres. See road closures
The 344 Fire in South Florida has burned 25,000 acres and is 30% contained. Card Sound Road remains closed. The 18-Mile Stretch of U.S. 1 leading to the Florida Keys has been closed intermittently ...