Photo: Michal Šafařík, Czech Radio
Trees do not only improve air quality by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They can also significantly reduce noise levels by absorbing and refracting sound waves. Scientists from Brno are currently investigating how trees could be used as sound barriers against traffic noise.
Being exposed to higher traffic noise has been directly linked to all sorts of health issues, including insomnia, depression and high blood pressure.
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Author: Ruth Fraňková