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The Quietest Year – a documentary

The Quietest Year is a documentary about the struggles against harmful noise in some Vermont communities

“The Quietest Year” explores the impact of noise on some communities in Vermont What comes to mind when you think of Vermont? You might picture an idyllic environment with beautiful trees, friendly neighbors, progressive values, and quietness. But after watching

Soundproofist November 8, 2024May 23, 2025 Activism, Learning Read more

No More Noise Toronto leads the way with data

Soundproofist interviews Ingrid Buday of "No More Noise Toronto" in podcast episode 31

The making of a “No More Noise” activist How does someone become a noise activist? Often, it’s a natural response to uncontrolled and damaging noise in your environment that otherwise won’t get addressed. Ingrid Buday — the founder of No

Soundproofist March 20, 2024May 3, 2024 Activism, Podcast episodes, Sound mapping Read more

Noise in Washington Heights

Soundproofist podcast episode 30 covers noise issues in the Washington Heights neighborhood of NYC

One neighborhood, divided by noise When Lucina Chavez-Rosique began jogging in the east side of Washington Heights, she immediately noticed the increase in noise. As a graduate student and a community worker, she wanted to learn more about why the

Cary December 20, 2023May 5, 2024 Activism, History, Learning, Podcast episodes, Sound mapping Read more

Using AI with bioacoustics — from rainforests to backyards

Using AI with bioacoustics — from rainforests to backyards

After deploying The Guardian in rainforests, this new audio tool is for home users Topher White had a great idea in 2011. He was working as a volunteer in Indonesia in a gibbon reserve. Topher discovered the sound of illegal

Soundproofist June 20, 2023May 5, 2024 Activism, Apps, Podcast episodes, Solutions, Tools Read more

Gunfire noise in Rhode Island

Listen to the Soundproofist podcast about police gunfire noise in Cranston, Rhode Island

Frustrated residents ask police to stop the gunfire noise outside their homes Martha DiMeo and Patricia Schoeninger are long-time residents of a charming neighborhood in Cranston, Rhode Island, which might look idyllic to a visitor. But their homes often get

Soundproofist March 26, 2023May 5, 2024 Activism, Podcast episodes Read more

New York residents get a new app for neighborhood noise

View of Right Avenues noise map

Right Avenues helps New York City residents file and track noise complaints New York City was never considered “quiet.” But even in a city known for its loudness, many residents still need respite from the noise. The city’s sonic environment

Soundproofist October 28, 2022May 5, 2024 Activism, Apps, News, Podcast episodes Read more

Lowering the noise in India – a conversation with Sumaira Abdulali

In this episode of Soundproofist, we interview noise activist Sumaira Abdulali

How Sumaira Abdulali influenced policy and reduced noise Sometimes an act of bravery becomes a cause that ultimately benefits an entire community. That’s what happened when Sumaira Abdulali got involved in a noise issue in the state of Maharashtra over

Cary February 15, 2022May 5, 2024 Activism, Podcast episodes Read more

Helicopter noise over New York City

Episode 24 of Soundproofist was about recreational helicopter noise over New York City

City residents getting stressed by incessant helicopters If you live in New York City or you’re planning to visit, you’ll probably experience a lot of helicopter noise. Helicopter traffic has become a part of daily life in the New York

Cary October 24, 2021May 5, 2024 Activism, News, Podcast episodes Read more

A brief history of noise activism

In Soundproofist episode 20, we talk about the history of noise activism with researcher Walter Alfredo Montano.

From 2500 BC through the middle ages to the Victorian era Walter Alfredo Montano loves researching stories about the history of noise and its effect on people. The Argentinian-born, Peruvian-based acoustician joined us at Soundproofist to share some of his

Cary February 4, 2021May 5, 2024 Activism, History, Podcast episodes Read more

How to tame the leafblower culture

Episode 18 of Soundproofist is about leafblower noise and how to fight it

Community organizers share struggles and successes in reducing gas-powered leafblower noise You know the sound: a noisy leafblower revving and roaming in your neighborhood. Many of us experience it daily. On weekend mornings when we’re trying to sleep, or while

Soundproofist December 6, 2020May 5, 2024 Activism, Podcast episodes, Solutions Read more
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31 | No More Noise Toronto! – with Ingrid Buday

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/14723765-31-no-more-noise-toronto-with-ingrid-buday.mp3

30 | Washington Heights & noise – with Lucina Chavez-Rosique

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/14159545-30-washington-heights-noise-with-lucina-chavez-rosique.mp3

28 | Gunfire noise – a police shooting range in Cranston, R.I.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/12511988-28-gunfire-noise-with-citizens-from-cranston-rhode-island.mp3

27 | Reporting noise with “Right Avenues” app

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/11555291-27-right-avenues-noise-reporting-app-with-jimin-park.mp3

25 | Noise in India

https://www.buzzsprout.com/513823/10066939-25-noise-in-india-with-sumaira-abdulali.mp3

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