Quiet Communities

📍 Spotted: Our #CraveQuiet Fliers in Brooklyn! ☕📖 Our flier has found a home at Joe Coffee Company in Brooklyn — helping spread awareness about noise pollution & the need for quieter spaces! 📷 Seen one of our fliers in your neighborhood? Snap a pic & tag us — we’d love to see it! Know a great spot for a flier? Let’s bring more awareness to noise issues in our communities! 🔗 Find our fliers & get involved: https://ow.ly/KYE350VaB99 🌐 Become a #QuietCommunities member & help create quieter, healthier spaces! #Brooklyn #CommunityAction #NoisePollution

🏓 Pickleball & Noise Pollution: New Research Calls for Action! QC Advisor Dr. Kathleen Romito and Quiet Coalition Program Chair Dr. Daniel Fink just published a critical analysis in the American Journal of Otolaryngology about the noise impact of pickleball. 🔊 Why does this matter? A recent study suggested pickleball noise levels are within NIOSH & OSHA limits—but these aren’t necessarily safe for public exposure! We need more research and better noise policies. 📖 Read the full analysis: https://ow.ly/XT5t50VaBhe 🌐 Become a member to help create quieter, healthier spaces: https://ow.ly/pOcp50VaBhb Have you experienced excessive pickleball noise in your community? Drop a comment below! Let’s advocate for quieter, healthier spaces together. #PublicHealth #NoisePollution #QuietCommunities #Pickleball #HearingHealth

🔊🚇 Metro North’s Quiet Car Is No More – What's Next? Many commuters cherished the peaceful reprieve of Metro North’s Quiet Car. Now, with its removal, what does this mean for transit noise and public health? QC Scientific Advisor Dr. Arline Bronzaft shares her expert insights on why quiet spaces in transit matter and how this decision impacts passengers. Let’s advocate for quieter, healthier transportation! 🚆💬 🔗 Read the full blog post: https://ow.ly/Sfg850VaAL4 🌐 Join the movement: https://ow.ly/oVhx50VaAL3 #QuietCommunities #NoisePollution #PublicHealth #HearingHealth #QuietTransit

🔊✈️ UC Davis Aviation Noise & Emissions Symposium | March 10-12 | Las Vegas, NV Join aviation leaders, policymakers, researchers, and community advocates for in-depth discussions on aircraft noise mitigation, emissions reduction, and sustainable aviation solutions. 🚀 Don’t miss this pivotal event—be part of the movement shaping the future of aviation! 🔗 Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/Vh7P50VaAoY #QuietCommunities #NoisePollution #SustainableAviation #PublicHealth #HearingHealth #AviationInnovation

📍 Our fliers have found the perfect home at Royal River Books in Yarmouth, Maine! 📷 Spot one of our fliers in your community? Share a photo! Have a favorite spot that could use some quiet? Share our mission with your community! 🔗 Find our fliers here: https://ow.ly/rBuq50VaAbp #QuietCommunities #Maine #CommunityAction #NoiseAwareness

📰 Our January/February Quiet Matters Newsletter is here! We're thrilled to announce our next member-exclusive QC Close-up event on April 17 featuring Dr. Michael Osborne, who will discuss the critical connection between noise and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Osborne, a preventive and nuclear cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, studies how chronic stress—including noise exposure—contributes to heart disease. Also in this issue: - Our new hyperlocal campaign to spread awareness through community fliers - Groundbreaking scientific findings from Dr. Thomas Münzel, Dr. Michael Osborne, and our founder Dr. Jamie Banks - How data and community action are driving change 🔗 Read our newsletter here: https://ow.ly/YYWq50V8WJW Not a member yet? Join today to receive your invitation to this exclusive conversation and your special "Quiet" sticker! 🌐 https://ow.ly/RYgG50V8WJV #QuietCommunities #NoisePollution #HearingHealth #NoiseReduction #PublicHealth #NoiseAwareness

🔊 → 🌿 Today on World Hearing Day, we're highlighting the critical connection between noise pollution and #HearingHealth. Did you know that excessive noise exposure contributes to an epidemic of hearing loss in young people and that noise affects cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychological well-being, too? At Quiet Communities, we envision a quiet, clean world where healthy living is accessible to all. Our programs in landcare, healthcare, and community advocacy are creating real solutions to harmful noise. 🔗 Join our movement for a quieter, healthier future by becoming a member today: https://ow.ly/XQTc50V8WKC #WorldHearingDay #QuietCommunities #NoisePollution

🤓 Noise Knowledge Quiz Results: At what decibel level does noise begin to impact sleep quality? 35 dBA! A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine revealed that hospital sounds as low as 35 A-weighted decibels (dBA) can significantly disrupt sleep quality. That's about as loud as a whispered conversation! 🔗 Our scientific advisor Dr. Daniel Fink breaks down this important research in the Quiet Coalition blog: https://ow.ly/GHhN50V8VH1 Understanding noise thresholds is critical for protecting public health, especially in sensitive environments like hospitals. 🌐 Learn more about our work in reducing noise and safeguarding health: https://ow.ly/Pfox50V8VH0 #QuietCommunities #NoisePollution #PublicHealth

🤓 Test Your Knowledge! At what decibel level does noise begin to impact sleep quality? A) 35 dBA (whisper) B) 40 dBA (quiet library) C) 50 dBA (rainfall) D) 60 dBA (normal conversation) Comment your guess! The answer will be revealed on Monday. 🔗 Learn more about our work in reducing noise and safeguarding health: https://ow.ly/a8rG50V8qQQ #QuietCommunities #NoisePollution #PublicHealth

We've just updated our '8 Steps to Quieter Streets' resource, retaining all the valuable advice you love and adding new guidance on self-advocacy through education. Head over to our #QuietStreets program page to access the updated resource. Look out for more community resources coming soon — together, we can create a quieter, healthier environment! 🔗 Access it here: https://ow.ly/eEKG50V75xg 🌐 Join us in making a difference – become a QC member: https://ow.ly/BoPC50V75xm What street noise issues matter most to your community? Share below! 👇 #QuietCommunities #NoisePollution #PublicHealth