User talk:Madmann16/sandbox

Peer Review: Jessie Koraleski

First, what does the article do well? Is there anything from your review that impressed you? Any turn of phrase that described the subject in a clear way? I like the idea of adding helpful images. That way the reader can actually see what the levels of noise are (like how much noise is too much noise? and how loud can traffic be?) I really like that you are adding the health effects from noise because this makes it purposeful and ties in why there needs to be regulations.

What changes would you suggest the author apply to the article? Why would those changes be an improvement? - I would maybe consider adding information about regulations in France and the United Kingdom (if there are regulations). Currently it just gives information about those countries (population/size) however doesn't give any information of noise regulations.

What's the most important thing the author could do to improve the article? I think adding more/any information about regulations in France and the United Kingdom would help a lot. The changes you suggest make a lot of sense to me and I am glad you are making so many grammar/spelling changes because they were needed. All in all, I think you did a great job with your article!

Did you notice anything about the article you reviewed that could be applicable to your own article? Let them know! My article is on health effects from noise so I think our two articles really work well together! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jessiekoral (talk • contribs) 02:28, 17 February 2019 (UTC)


 * Include helpful images*

1. The "Notes" and "References" section needs to be switched around and relabeled.

2. Environmental noise emission:

Environmental noise from the railway is variable depending on the speed and quality of the tracks used for transportation (15).

3. How environmental noise affects health (make new headline):put after environmental noise emission

References:

(14) Basner, M., Babisch, W., Davis, A., Brink, M., Clark, C., Janssen, S., & Stansfeld, S. (2014). Auditory and non-auditory effects of noise on health. The Lancet, 383(9925), 1325-1332. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(13)61613-x

(15) Muzet, A. (2007). Environmental noise, sleep and health. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 11(2), 135-142. doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2006.09.001

(16) Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (July, 2009)."Environmental Noise" Retrieved April 12, 2019.

Noise and quality of life are correlated. The increase of environmental noise, especially for those living near railways and airports, has created conflict. Getting adequate and quality sleep is difficult for those who live in areas of high noise exposure. When the body is at rest, noise stimuli is continually being presented in the environment. The body responds to these sounds which can negatively affect sleep (15).

High exposure to environmental noise can play a role in cardiovascular disease. Noise can raise blood pressure, change heart rate, and release stress hormones. Consistent changes in these health stats cause lead to risks for hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and even more serious events such as a stroke or myocardial infarction (14).

Noise Regulations IN European Union:

The Environmental Noise Directive (END) was created in the European Union to provide guidelines, laws, and standards in the management of environmental noise. The END has created noise mapping, noise action plans, and quiet areas to control environmental noise and the negative effects it can have on individuals (16).


 * Clarify that all countries listed below fall under European Union*

4. Spelling and grammar errors:

Environmental noise is an accumulation of noise pollution that occurs outside. This noise can be caused by transport, industrial, and recreational activities.[1]

Noise is frequently described as 'unwanted sound.' Within this context, environmental noise is generally present in some form in all areas of human, animal, or environmental activity.

Noise at low levels is not necessarily harmful. Environmental noise can also convey a sense of liveliness in an area, which can be desirable. However, the adverse effects of noise exposure (i.e. noise pollution) could include: interference with speech or other 'desired' sounds, annoyance, sleep disturbance, anxiety, hearing damage and stress-related cardiovascular health problems.[3]

As a result, environmental noise is studied, regulated, and monitored by many governments and institutions around the world.

United States[edit] The Noise Control Act of 1972 established a U.S. national policy to promote an environment for all Americans to be free from noise that jeopardizes their health and welfare.

Today, in the absence of national guidance and enforcement by the EPA, states, cities, and municipalities have had little or no guidance on writing competent and effective noise regulations.

European Union[edit] Main article: Environmental noise directive The European Union has a special definition based on the European directive 2002/49/EC article 10.1. This directive gives a definition for environmental noise. The main goal to create an integrated noise management system.

The implementation is divided into phases. ...... In the third and following phases, the methods for calculation of noise levels will change while the criteria remains unchanged. Each phase consists of three steps: the collection of the data from the main sources of noise, strategic noise maps, and action plans.

Germany[edit] Germany implemented national regulations in 2005 and 2006 and reported 27 metropolitan areas in the first phase. Berlin was the most populated with 3.39 million inhabitants and 889 square kilometeres. Hamburg was considered the largest with 1,045 square kilometres and 2 million inhabitants.

United Kingdom The majority of metropolitan areas are located in England. There are two in Scotland and Wales and one in Northern Ireland with it being Belfast, the country's capital.