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Published on: 7/4/1999
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ACTIVISTS, INDIVIDUALS, AND GROUPS MENTIONED: Valerie Weedon, Noise Network; Richard Mill, general secretary of the National Society for Clean Air
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Valerie Weedon, of the Noise Network, informed the Post that noise is stressful as well as unhealthy, but existing laws do not adequately address complaints.
According to the post, Weedon's new website will mark England's National Noise Action Day, and includes a Noise Manifesto for the Millennium.
The article reports that Weedon acknowledges that noise cannot be eliminated, but it can be reduced, and she called for people to show more consideration for their neighbors.Weedon also called for better wall insulating materials and quieter products added that decent wall insulation and quieter products were also essential.
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ACTIVISTS, INDIVIDUALS, AND GROUPS MENTIONED: Valerie Weedon, of The Noise Network
Complaints about noise are increasing, says the Evening Herald, and the complaints come from people who live near quarreling neighbors, nightclubs and airports, just to name a few.
Valerie Weedon, an activist for the Noise Network, told the Herald that noise is a health problem, but people aren't taking it seriously enough to find a solution.
That's why the Noise Network created a new website to especially in recognition of National Noise Action Day, according to the Herald.In fact, the report says, he Network had worked with the Conservative party to set up a Noise Forum.
When the Labor party came to power, the number of meetings were cut.Then one meeting was cancelled, and nothing has happened since, she told the Herald.
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ACTIVISTS, INDIVIDUALS, AND GROUPS MENTIONED: Valerie Weedon of The Noise Network
Valerie Weedon of The Noise Network, says that noise is both an irritant and a health hazard, and we're not doing enough to mitigate it. Valerie Weedon, of The Noise Network, celebrated Noise Action Day by promoting the organization's new website.