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Study: Traffic noise negates the mood benefits of birdsong

Study: Traffic noise negates the mood benefits of birdsong

New research finds that road traffic noise can drown out or diminish the mental health uplift people experience from hearing birds. The findings highlight noise pollution’s impact on wellbeing and the value of protecting natural soundscapes in urban areas.

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Mood-boosting benefits of birdsong drowned out by traffic noise, study finds