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Noise and air pollution levels in Panama cities to be tackled

by Ray on July 28, 2010

Some 70% of people in Panama are affected by noise levels greater than those allowed by international standards, according to a new study.

Vehicles are the major source of noise contamination, according to the research carried out by the University of Panama. In some areas traffic noise is as high as 81.5 decibels, well above the limit of 65 decibels considered safe by the World Health organization (WTO). [click to continue…]

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