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In responding to the Government consultation on a strategic national approach to land use in England, IOA the emphasise need for clear policy guidance to ensure environmental noise is properly assesse
The Acoustics Bulletin for March/April 2025 highlights the Institute of Acoustics' (IOA) initiatives, including progress towards chartered status, noise research projects, and the upcoming release of a new website. It also covers key topics such as the revised BS 8233 standard, the activities of the IOA's various groups, and news updates.
01 March 2025
A network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and scientists, are set to focus on reducing noise pollution and building a healthier environment.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland published its report on the environmental enforcement performance of local authorities in 2023 in December.
This issue of Acoustics Bulletin features the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), including a look back at key developments over the past 50 years. The bulletin includes details on the annual conference, branch news, and recent parliamentary and policy updates.
01 November 2024
The long-awaited 4th edition of The Little Red Book of Acoustics was released in July 2024.
New report from the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues
Last week IOA expertise on noise acknowledged in the House of Lords, as the Grand Committee discussed a report covering noise and health
The Labour MP for Bradford South, Judith Cummins, had tabled a Bill aimed at reducing the noise limit for fireworks from 120 decibels (dB) to 90 dB.
For an interesting and lively look at how noise impacts our health, you can listen to last weeks' edition of BBC Radio 4's Inside Health on BBC Sounds.
Low Frequency Noise (LFN) can be an environmental noise problem, often referred to as a 'hum'. Not everyone can hear it, as our range of hearing differs, and in many cases no source can be identified