A sleepless Louisiana community battles noise pollution: ‘It’s like torture’

Published by the Louisiana Illuminator

The article highlights the struggles of a community on Hano Road, Louisiana, which faces persistent noise pollution due to frequent gravel and garbage truck traffic, mainly active between 1 a.m. and 5 p.m. This issue reflects a broader national problem, as the federal Office of Noise Abatement and Control has been defunct for four decades, leaving noise regulation largely to local governments. Read the full article here.

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