Many people feel that society is noisier than before.
What are some of the causes of increased noise? What can we do about it?
I live in a modern city and, although I enjoy life there, excessive noise is something that I
am acutely aware of. In this essay, I shall briefly examine two of the causes of noise in
modern society and provide a few suggestions as to how we might be able to reduce it.
One of the main causes of increased noise is traffic. More vehicles are on the roads and
drivers frequently beep their horns. In addition, most vehicles are fitted with alarms that
seem to be set off by the lightest of breezes. Many people seem to be in favour of
reducing traffic, but they don't want anything done that will reduce their own ability to
use vehicles. Perhaps one solution is to increase the scope of pedestrian zones, where
vehicles are not permitted. Another might be to only allow parking in certain areas, which
would reduce the amount of traffic where parking is not permitted.
Many people in cities live in apartment blocks, thanks to the high price of property
relative to incomes. Very often, people are disturbed by noise created by their
neighbours. This is not only annoying, it can lead to arguments and unpleasantness
between neighbours. Nowadays, sound insulation materials are better than ever and it
might be worth considering mandatory use of these materials in all new residential
buildings. It may even be possible to use them in ones that have already been built.
To sum up, these are the main reasons why I think many people feel that modern city life
is noisier than before. It is impossible to eradicate noise, but the ideas mentioned above
could make life more bearable.
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