Not just pretty; landscape art that cuts airport noise pollution in half (via TRIP)

Noise is a major bugbear for both airports and the public and stands only to worsen as housing developments encroach closer and closer to runways. Worse, there’s evidence that noise is more than just annoying. The World Health Organisation has suggests that noise can be linked to heart disease and could even eventually kill you. Some airports however, are now exploring new ways to curb noise pollution; land art that disrupts sound waves while doubling up as a park.

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