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Noise pollution

Noise-monitoring ‘traffic light’ at Clementi community hall tackles residents’ concerns

The Outdoor Sound Monitoring System indicating noise levels during an elderly workout activity session at The Court at Clementi Meadows on March 11.
The Outdoor Sound Monitoring System indicating noise levels during an elderly workout activity session at The Court at Clementi Meadows on March 11.

That loud fitness class could be making you deaf, study shows

Turning down the volume will not kill the vibe – and it may save exercisers from long-term, noise-induced hearing damage. 
Turning down the volume will not kill the vibe – and it may save exercisers from long-term, noise-induced hearing damage. 

What the constant sound of modern life is doing to our minds

People now move through the day with a near-constant stream of sounds.
People now move through the day with a near-constant stream of sounds.

‘As if the world is breaking’: Tampines residents woken up by traffic noise in the wee hours

Construction next to the TPE on Feb 13. Some residents said traffic noise from nearby roads has disrupted their daily lives.
Construction next to the TPE on Feb 13. Some residents said traffic noise from nearby roads has disrupted their daily lives.

Noisy humans harm birds and affect breeding success: Study

The research found that birds living in urban areas tended to have higher levels of stress hormones than those outside of cities.
The research found that birds living in urban areas tended to have higher levels of stress hormones than those outside of cities.

Seeking the sound of silence and stilling the voice within

Silence can be revitalising but it is elusive and it's hard to still the voice in our head.
Silence can be revitalising but it is elusive and it's hard to still the voice in our head.

Forum: Clamp down on owners of noisy, modified vehicles

‘Acoustic hazard’: Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars

Regional professional circuit PPA Tour Asia says more than 16 million people in Vietnam have picked up a paddle.
Regional professional circuit PPA Tour Asia says more than 16 million people in Vietnam have picked up a paddle.

No quiet at home: The reality of living with Singapore’s traffic noise

Illegal parking, traffic congestion among residents’ concerns over plan to gazette 38 Oxley Road

The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.
The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.

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