The loud sounds of firecrackers during festivals like Diwali can significantly affect children’s health. Young children have underdeveloped ears and nervous systems, making them particularly ...

The rapid “pop” of pickleball paddles — a signature sound of one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports — is now at the center of a growing dispute in The Villages. Hundreds of residents have signed a ...

Firecrackers used in the city have gotten less noisy. The most commonly available firecrackers tested by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for ambient noise levels (sound pollution) ...

The deadly Thrissur firecracker blast that killed over a dozen workers has reignited concerns over safety, noise, and ...

China’s strictest regulations on fireworks and firecrackers will take effect May 1, imposing stricter limits on safety, noise ...