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Making cities feel quieter

Making cities feel quieter

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How loud is it where you live? Would you prefer to live somewhere quiet?

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What do you prefer – the sounds of birdsong and wind rustling in
the trees, or the hum of traffic and chatter of people passing
by? Some people like the quiet of the countryside and others love
the noise of the city, but did you know that constant exposure to
loud noise has been found to increase anxiety? That's why some
people have been trying to find ways to make our cities feel
quieter. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new
vocabulary.

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