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‘We’re Living in a Nightmare:’ Inside the Health Crisis of a Texas Bitcoin Town

The TIME article addresses health issues faced by Granbury, Texas, residents due to noise pollution from a Bitcoin mining facility. The excessive noise has caused medical problems like migraines and vertigo. Despite community protests and legal challenges, the mining operation continues, highlighting wider concerns about the industry's environmental and health impacts as it expands across the U.S.

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Most N.Y.C. Drivers Who Honk Are Breaking the Law. Can They Be Stopped?

The New York Times article explores the challenge of enforcing bans on illegal honking in New York City, despite its negative health effects. Efforts like noise cameras and advocacy by experts like Arline Bronzaft aim to curb the practice, but persistent driving habits and limited public awareness make it difficult to significantly reduce noise pollution from honking.

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To Save Monarch Butterflies, They Had to Silence the Lawn Mowers

The article details the efforts of Robyn Elman and Patti Cooper, who successfully lobbied New York City officials to protect about 20 milkweed patches vital for monarch butterfly survival. Their grassroots activism underscores how individual and community actions can impact local environmental conservation, despite broader challenges like climate change.

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Are You Exposed to Too Much Noise? Here’s How to Check.

Noise exposure poses significant health risks, including cardiovascular issues. The New York Times explored these effects, measuring noise levels across the U.S. using professional devices. An online noise map can provide insights, but a more accurate assessment can be done using the NIOSH Sound Level Meter app for iOS. This app helps measure personal noise exposure.

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Does Noise Affect Your Life? We Want to Know.

The New York Times is exploring the impact of noise on health and seeking personal stories from readers. The initiative aims to understand how different noise levels affect daily life and long-term well-being. Readers are invited to share their experiences, including noise sources and how they cope. This project aims to uncover the often overlooked threat noise poses to health.

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City of South Pasadena Celebrates City’s Certification as Nation’s First AGZA Green Zone City

The City of South Pasadena became the nation's first AGZA Green Zone® City, transitioning all park and median maintenance to emission-free equipment to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution. This shift is expected to avoid over 31 tons of pollutants annually, benefiting public health and setting a precedent for sustainable urban practices.

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