Tag Archives: noise

Noise Isn’t an Inconvenience; It’s a Pollutant

I used to think that noise was something that grumpy old men complained about.  Then I became a grumpy old man.  And now I realize that noise really is a pollutant.  And so I was pleased to see The Effects of Noise on Health.  Spoiler alert; the effects are not positive.  Noise has been linked to adverse health effects ranging from cardiovascular disease to impaired cognition. … More

Repeat After Me: There Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

Yesterday, the Boston Globe reported that MassDEP is considering promulgating new regulations to manage noise from on-shore wind turbines. I sympathize with my friends at MassDEP, who are trying to implement a clean energy agenda and ensure that Massachusetts meets the aggressive carbon reduction targets in the Global Warming Solutions Act. This is no easy task in a home rule state that would have a fighting chance to win any national NIMBY championship competition. … More