There are many situations that cause acoustic discomfort, which can occur from a loudspeaker, airplane noise, several sounds acting at the same time and even people talking loudly. See some examples below:

• Sound cars or adapted vehicles;
• Large numbers of vehicles on urban roads;
• Repairs to public roads;
• Events with loud music.

Noise pollution occurs when the sound emitted alters the normal condition of hearing in a given environment or space. Whatever the origin of the sound, its volume and duration or the combination of various types of sound, it can intensify noise pollution and the harm it is capable of causing. As well as causing stressful effects, it can also damage our mental and physical health, because it causes sleep disturbances, makes us irritable, affects our ability to concentrate, among other harms that affect humans as well as animals.

There are initiatives that can help reduce noise pollution, some of which I'll mention below:

First of all, we must understand that respect for each other's space is fundamental to good coexistence.

• Turn down the volume on the stereo so that only you can hear it.
• Avoid honking unnecessarily in traffic or speeding up too much in the car.
• Try to keep the car's exhaust regulated to avoid excess noise.
• If possible, use bicycles as a means of transportation, as they help to reduce noise pollution and don't pollute cities, as well as being good for your health.

We know that it's not easy to reduce noise pollution, but we can start to act to make this ideal happen. Environmental education is fundamental to our awareness and must take place from the earliest years of life, so that every citizen from the beginning of their life contributes to a healthy and just society. The state is also responsible for taking measures to ensure positive environmental management for society as a whole.Environmental management will also take care of the protection of animals animals who suffer greatly from noise pollution, because they can be harmed by hearing loss and also harm the evolution of various species. Unlike humans, animals cannot turn off or turn down the volume of sound, so we are the ones who must worry about this problem and it is necessary to start.

Let's become aware of the great harm that noise pollution is causing to all of us and thus respect our planet and its inhabitants, be they human or animal.

Take care of your home, which is your planet.