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The Department for Business and Trade have announced they plan to introduce the ‘Agent of Change’ principle into national planning and licensing policy
A new report examines conclusions from the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Strategic Renewables Unit’s (SRU) project to progress the implementation of post-consent monitoring standards
A consultation is underway by the Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) on ecodesign standards for tumble dryers which includes noise ratings.
Views are now being sought on an update to guidance on the assessment and rating of onshore wind turbines.
An Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy has been published today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
Following a mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in July 2023, the Scottish Government Marine Directorate undertook research
A report published last week by the European Environment Agency finds that long-term exposure to transport noise in Europe is linked to a wide range of negative impacts on our health
More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise - which is a major environmental health risk
The new draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill was debated in Parliament this week, and Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, spoke on her amendment
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in Ireland are undertaking a public consultation on their first statutory Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
New research from Cardiff University finds that acoustic waves could support energy generation from waves.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
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It has been estimated that the annual social cost of urban road noise in England ranges from £7 billion to £10 billion, similar to the cost of road accidents (£9 billion).
The Environmental Audit Committee have issued a call for evidence on 'Airport expansion and climate and nature targets'.
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 IOA has just published its second edition of its Acoustics Careers' guide.
In responding to a consultation on revised guidance for assessing environmental noise - the IOA Ireland branch commend the EPA for providing a comprehensive Draft NG-4 guidance document.
The Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, has said she is "minded to approve" the operation of a second runway at Gatwick airport
A new report by The European Court of Auditors finds that while European cities have cleaner air, they are still too noisy.
A network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and scientists, are set to focus on reducing noise pollution and building a healthier environment.
Artificial noise or acoustic alerts have been discussed as an important potential safety measure, for e-scooters, if their use in public places is to be made legal.
A draft of a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation has been published for consultation, as part of the ongoing review of planning policy.
The Government have announced that plans to accelerate the development of offshore wind power will be accompanied by measures to reduce harmful underwater noise.
Forthcoming IOA Certificate Courses in 2025. Spring courses are filling up quickly.
The Government has today launched a consultation on a strategic national approach to land use in England.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
A new report assesses the health benefits of having quiet areas within areas with high levels of road traffic and railway noise.
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.
In a debate in the House of Commons yesterday, Under Secretary of State for Transport Mike Kane said
Join us for the briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) and a memorial lecture honouring Geoff Kerry.
An article in The Guardian business pages today asks whether heat pumps can cause noise nuisance to neighbours.
A report published last week by the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues.
Last week a saw noise and health debated in the House of Lords, as the Grand Committee discussed the report covering noise and light pollution 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.
The importance of natural soundscapes as an indicator of the health of our natural world has been highlighted in national press this week.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
Apprenticeship starts in the engineering and technology sector are 9% lower today than they were seven years ago.
The Welsh Government announced today that most local streets in Wales with a 30mph speed limit will switch to 20mph on September 17th.
Marine biologists in Australia have published the results of research into the impact of noise from whale watching tourist boats on whales.