Noise Pollution: Pipe Down, People!

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Noise Pollution: Pipe Down, People!

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Oct 5, 2010

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Like any other form of pollution, loud noises can seriously affect your health over time -- and that's just the beginning. As Robert and Allison break down the science behind noise, they also explain how noise pollution affects the natural world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 5, 2010

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