As human development spreads and the modern world grows louder, the natural soundscapes of forests, oceans, and plains are being steadily erased.
I hear people constantly complaining that there are fewer hummingbirds, bluebirds, and swallows, for example. And yep, this could be from increasing 5G exposure, but noise pollution could also be contributing to the problem.
From highway traffic and industrial machinery to cargo ships and sonar blasts, chronic noise pollution is no longer just a nuisance… it is a direct threat to the vital soundscape necessary for the very existence of countless animal species.
Far from a superficial concern, the loss of natural quiet is triggering a cascade of ecological disruptions that ripple through entire ecosystems, putting biodiversity and long-term species survival at serious risk. CONTINUE READING