The sonic backdrop to our lives is increasingly one of unwanted technospheric noise, writes Paul Mobbs. And as it eclipses the sounds of nature, it's taking its toll on our health, wellbeing and quality of life. So as well as campaigning for more trees, and quieter cars, trucks and aircraft, what's to be done? Let us seek out calm moments of quiet tranquillity - and listen to the birds.
… trans-Atlantic air corridors for south-east England and middle-Europe cross the skies … or urban noise - in the south-east of England. One map showed the 'tranquil' area in …