Quiet traffic noise still erases the restorative power of natural birdsong
A University of Surrey study found that even low-level traffic noise interferes with the psychological benefits typically gained from listening to birdsong and other natural sounds. The research adds to evidence that urban noise pollution can diminish the positive effects of nature exposure on stress relief.
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