These brilliant maps helps you see—and hear—noise pollution in your city
Noise pollution is a major health concern in cities worldwide. These audible maps show you just how bad it is.
About two years ago, Karim Douïeb saw a map of Brussels, where he lived, in a local paper. The accompanying article talked about noise pollution in the city, but he didn’t think the map did the research justice. So, a few months later, the data scientist built his own—with an added twist.