Construction project at Paketposthalle: Million-dollar dispute over noise between high-rise investor and Backstage
A significant dispute has erupted over noise protection measures between Backstage cultural center and Büschl Group, the investor behind a high-rise residential project near the site.
The eVTOL Flying Car and the Future of Mobility
A new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flying car has been unveiled in Tokyo, designed for urban mobility as an aerotaxi, offering environmental benefits from reduced emissions and noise pollution.
Created a material that suppresses street noise
A new material designed to reduce street noise has been developed at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in Dübendorf.
30 Residential Areas are 'Highest Priority' as Potential Recipients of Noise Barriers
Thirty residential areas in Denmark have been identified as high priority for receiving noise barriers to combat traffic noise pollution.
Street convulsed with luxury
A lively street scene in Rio de Janeiro is vividly depicted, filled with crowds, noise, and exuberant celebrations.
Noise-proof or regular window: what is the difference in sound insulation?
The article discusses the differences between soundproof windows and regular windows, particularly their advantages in reducing noise for residents in busy areas.
City Hall of SP authorizes concert hall next to palliative care hospital in South Zone; residents try to block it
Residents are protesting the authorization of a large concert venue, Varanda Estaiada, near a palliative care hospital in São Paulo, fearing noise and disruption to patients.
Birds Also Suffer from Urban Noise
A recent study highlights the adverse effects of urban noise on bird species over a 35-year period across six continents.
Noise complaints reach record high in SP as Nunes' administration tries to relax Psiu
In São Paulo, noise complaints reached a record high in 2025, prompting the mayor's administration to consider changes to existing noise regulations.
Külli Kraner: Officials Have Left Accommodation Market Issues Unresolved
Külli Kraner discusses the systemic problems in Tallinn's accommodation market, highlighting issues such as noise, waste management, and the transformation of residences into monothematic lodging units.
A Morning of Silence
The article reflects on the tranquility of a winter morning in the countryside, contrasting it with the noise and restlessness of urban life, evoking a moment of introspection amidst holiday bustle.