The large-scale study linked exposure to air pollution with a higher infertility risk in men, while traffic noise affected women.
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Despite claims that lowering speed limits will harm the economy, evidence suggests journey times are hardly affected. And beyond reducing the road toll, there are health and climate benefits, too.
Whether it’s cars passing nearby, a neighbour’s blaring music or the constant drone of a lawnmower, the trouble with sound is that – unlike light – it can be hard to block out completely.
Too much background noise has been linked to heart disease, strokes and even holding back children’s learning.
Noise pollution, whether on land or under water, can affect animals in interesting – and not always positive – ways.
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Senior Lecturer in Zoology, Bangor University
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