| Type | Excessive human-created sound |
| Causes | Traffic • Construction activities • Aircraft noise • Industrial noise • Loud music |
| Origin | Industrialization and urbanization |
| Prevention | Sound barriers • Laws to regulate and reduce noise • Planning and zoning regulations • Noise cancellation technology • Quiet enjoyment |
| Health effects | Hearing loss • Sleep disruption • Stress |
| Impacted areas | Cities • Suburban • Rural • Coastal • Nature reserves • Marine protected areas |
| Related issues | Air pollution • Climate change • Mental health • Urban design • Acoustic ecology |
