The Quest for Quiet in A Noisy World

by Robert Earle Howells O, The Oprah Magazine March 1, 2012 Disturbed by the cacophony of his everyday life, one writer sets out to discover how sound affects us all. The Quietest Place In America is an enclave of primeval beauty—massive trees, mossy logs, and giant...

Ted Rueter: Hold it down

Raleigh News & Observer April 18, 2012 April 22 is Earth Day – a day to reflect on the wonders of nature and the need to protect the earth. Since Earth Day’s inception in 1970, the United States has taken great strides to reduce air and water pollution, and to...

Time to pay attention to noise pollution

Asheville Citizen-Times April 20, 2012 Today is Earth Day — a day to reflect on the need to protect the earth. Since Earth Day’s inception in 1970, the United States has taken great strides to reduce air and water pollution. However, during the same period, the...

Nothing wrong with a little noise

Tribune Chronicle May 6, 2012 DEAR EDITOR: This is in response to Mr. Carillio’s letter April 22 regarding the increase in noise pollution. Mr. Carillio seems to be bothered by every single sound known to man. I mean, how does a person become seriously bothered...