Now hear this: shhhhhhhhhh: are we turning a deaf ear to noise pollution?
Article Abstract:
The US may be ignoring the weight of controlling noise pollution, one of the most pervasive and stealthy pollutants, since over 20 mil US residents are subjected to ample environmental noise to impair their hearing. Industry and transportation serve as the biggest noisemakers.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1998
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Glorious noise
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History professor-TV personality Danny Hoch portrays several characters and imitates New York City street talk in the 12-monologue performance piece 'Some People.' Hoch received the Solo Theater Fellowship Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1994.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1995
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The turning of arrival
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A Californian converted to Islam describes making the annual pilgrimage to Mecca called hajj. The experience taught him that hajj is a process focused on performing the rites well, not a journey to a physical destination.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1997
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