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Noise is one of the forms of pollution that characterises industrial societies. Many forms of noise in the urban environment, including traffic and aircraft noise, can cause significant harm in varying degrees. So just how much noise are you exposed to? The tracks in this album explain the measureme…

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    Transcript -- Tackling noise pollution

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    Transcript -- A brief introduction to this album.

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    Noise levels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009 4:59


    A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged.

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    Transcript -- Noise levels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009


    Transcript -- A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged.

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    Driving out noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009 7:43


    Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of 'white noise' on people living near motorways?

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    Transcript -- Driving out noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009


    Transcript -- Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of 'white noise' on people living near motorways?

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    Tuning car engines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009 2:36


    Experts from the Motor Industry Research Association analyse and refine engine noise to reduce its effects on the driver.

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    Transcript -- Tuning car engines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009


    Transcript -- Experts from the Motor Industry Research Association analyse and refine engine noise to reduce its effects on the driver.

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    Living with road noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009 6:30


    The people of Derbyshire village Doveridge describe how noise pollution from the A50 has changed their lives.

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    Transcript -- Living with road noise

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    Transcript -- The people of Derbyshire village Doveridge describe how noise pollution from the A50 has changed their lives.

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    The noisiest roads in Britain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009 4:00


    The Transport Research Laboratory use a machine called Triton to measure tyre noise on all kinds of road surfaces .

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    Transcript -- The noisiest roads in Britain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009


    Transcript -- The Transport Research Laboratory use a machine called Triton to measure tyre noise on all kinds of road surfaces .

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    Contexts and issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009 5:57


    Dr. Shahram Taherzadeh explores the issues arising from the case studies and gives an update on the latest techniques to control noise pollution.

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    Transcript -- Contexts and issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009


    Transcript -- Dr. Shahram Taherzadeh explores the issues arising from the case studies and gives an update on the latest techniques to control noise pollution.

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    Studying environmental control

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009 4:13


    Dr Suresh Nesaratnam introduces The Open University course T210 Environmental Control and Public Health.

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    Transcript -- Studying environmental control

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2009


    Transcript -- Dr Suresh Nesaratnam introduces The Open University course T210 Environmental Control and Public Health.

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