The Quiet Communities newsletter introduces a hyperlocal campaign to raise awareness about noise pollution and its health impacts, particularly from gas leaf blowers. It highlights upcoming events and initiatives focused on addressing noise issues and encourages community participation by posting flyers. The organization aims to promote quiet as a valuable resource and improve public health.

The Quiet Communities newsletter showcases achievements from 2024, such as winning two HHS Environmental Justice awards and transitioning 820 institutions to electric equipment. It emphasizes combating noise pollution, encourages community engagement and membership growth, and highlights successful local initiatives.

The Quiet Communities newsletter emphasizes the urgent need to tackle noise pollution, comparing it to "the new secondhand smoke." It highlights a new campaign for raising awareness and celebrates receiving a Phase 2 award for promoting sustainable landscaping practices. The newsletter includes updates on community initiatives, expert insights into noise health impacts, and encourages member participation, offering a complimentary book on noise awareness for members.

Dr. Arline Bronzaft, an environmental psychologist from Quiet Communities who specializes in the effects of sound on animals like birds and people, joins the podcast Bird Hugger. She discusses the ways to make your yard a quiet oasis for birds and other critters. Also featured is Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds.

The Quiet Communities newsletter introduces a partnership with Wild Ones to promote biodiversity and eco-friendly landscaping while reducing noise pollution. It highlights upcoming events, including a virtual discussion with founder Jamie Banks and the U.S. premiere of "The Quietest Year."

The Quiet Communities newsletter celebrates a successful year in reducing noise pollution, featuring the upcoming U.S. premiere of "The Quietest Year" and a panel discussion. It highlights the launch of two new programs—Quiet Streets and Quiet Restaurants—and reports the transition of 820 public institutions to cleaner equipment. The newsletter also gathers community input on noise sources and resources needed, while encouraging donations and memberships to support ongoing efforts to improve community well-being.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) recommended exposure limit for occupational noise is often cited as the upper limit for loudness in all situations-- but that's not actually the case. Worse, the limit may not even fit modern ears, which face a barrage of loud sound in and out of the workplace, starting at an early age. In this episode, we talk to Daniel Fink of Quiet Coalition about how NIOSH's recommended exposure limit for occupational noise impacts even those of us in quiet workplaces, and why the limit needs to be revised downwards.

Noise is not just a source of annoyance. It is also a public health crisis. Nighttime aviation noise is particularly harmful to your cardiovascular system and sleep hygiene. This episode features Dr. Mathias Basher talking about his ongoing FAA-funded research on sleep and health; Dr. Peter James discussing his just-published research on noise and cardiovascular health; and Quiet Communities founder Dr. Jamie Banks speaking about their efforts to revive the EPA Office of Noise Control and Abatement.

This podcast episode discusses the health and environmental impacts of gas-powered lawn equipment, focusing on emissions from two-stroke engines and noise pollution. Hosts and guest experts, pediatricians Dr. Elliot Krane and Dr. David Axelrod from Stanford University, highlight how these small engines generate significant pollution, comparable to driving a Ford F150 truck over long distances. The episode explores health implications, particularly on children, and suggests electric or manual alternatives. It encourages community actions for cleaner air and advocates for policies to transition away from gas-powered tools.