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
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
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
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
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
Arline Bronzaft answers your questions about noise issues Got questions about a noise problem? Here’s your opportunity to get advice from a leading noise expert, Dr. Arline Bronzaft. Dr. Bronzaft has 35 years of experience advising New Yorkers (and others
A student researcher analyzes open-source data to monitor human-generated ocean noise Artash Nath is a RISE 100 Fellow and a student researcher who analyzes ocean-noise data to monitor the effects of anthropogenic (human) activity on marine mammal life. He used
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
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
Mediators demystify the resolution process Call a mediator first — not a lawyer! If you have an unresolved issue with a neighbor, you might find some peace if you work with a mediator. But many people don’t know about mediation,