Noise Pollution is a Killer

The Guardian today reports today research by University College London that links noise pollution with over 3,000 deaths a year in the UK.

Deepak Prasher, professor of audiology at University College London, said,

"The new data provide the link showing there are earlier deaths because of noise. Until now, noise has been the Cinderella form of pollution and people haven't been aware that it has an impact on their health."

The article also reports that the EU is already treating noise pollution seriously. Of course, one of the side-effects of a new Tesco supermarket in St Albans will be deliveries in the early morning, and increased traffic at all times of day.