{"shapes": [{"geometry": {"y": 0.24203821656050956, "x": 0.95, "width": 0.03181818181818186, "height": 0.10191082802547768}, "type": "rect"}], "src": "http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Qantas_b747_over_houses_arp.jpg/220px-Qantas_b747_over_houses_arp.jpg", "context": "http://app.swtr.us/", "text": "Noise pollution is the disturbing or excessive noise that may harm the activity or balance of human or animal life. The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines and transportation systems, motor vehicles, aircraft, and trains.[1][2] Outdoor noise is summarized by the word environmental noise. Poor urban planning may give rise to noise pollution, since side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential areas.\n\nThe Indoor noise is caused by machines, building activities, music performances, and especially in some workplaces. There is no great difference whether noise-induced hearing loss is brought about by outside (e.g. trains) or inside (e.g. music) noise.\n\nHigh noise levels can contribute to cardiovascular effects in humans, a rise in blood pressure, and an increase in stress and vasoconstriction, and an increased incidence of coronary artery disease. In animals, noise can increase the risk of death by altering predator or prey detection and avoidance, interfere with reproduction and navigation, and contribute to permanent hearing loss."}