Noise is an unpleasant and unwanted sound that evokes restlessness. Over time, noise began to be treated as pollution, especially from the point of view of elites. The industrial age brought techno sensations that penetrated the everyday life of the population. The use of modern technology has led to sound warfare and violence. Sound landscapes are an acoustic composition of overlapping different sounds, and the integration of scientific disciplines gives the meaning of sound ambiences to the vital functioning of people and animals. The effects on the physiology of the body and human health have been proven, and the effects of humans on the biosphere are also visible, with increasing pollution of the sea. There are many sources of noise, but the biggest are road, rail, air traffic, and also the noise of different devices. New technology requires consideration and application of the precautionary principle in the international community, especially when it comes to endangering rare species that are sensitive to sounds. The European Union has recognized noise as a burning problem of the present and the increasingly urbanized future, and the adoption of Directive 2002/49/ ES serves as an act of harmonization of environmental noise. The transposition of Directive 2002/49/ ES into Slovenian law is demonstrated by the Decree on the assessment and regulation of environmental noise and the Decree on limit values for environmental noise indicators, which determine evaluation methods. Courts practice concerning excessive noise is rich, both at the European and national level. National environmental protection programs address the problem of noise and prescribe measures to reduce noise pollution. New technology enables smart spatial planning to reduce noise, but privacy rights issues are inevitable.
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