Residential standby generators are indispensable and potentially life saving, especially in storm-prone regions of Texas and Florida. But they are ridiculously loud. Under full load, whole-house ...

We used a professional sound meter to measure the din of daily life and talked to scientists about the health risks it can pose. A looping video of a suburban neighborhood curbside on a cloudy day.

The San Anselmo Town Council has agreed to move forward with changes to the town’s noise code that would allow residents during blackouts to use backup power generators that are louder than the ...