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The total noise from all sources that currently exist in an area. Background noise includes sounds from the energy industry, as well as other industrial noise not subject to this directive, transportation sources, animals, and nature.
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"Noise is one of the most important sources of environmental nuisance and a hazard to human health and welfare and that it is increasing in time and space."
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)