Barcelona tries to reduce dangerously high noise levels

Exposure to steady, high noise levels can be dangerous to your health, and even deadly. Researchers say Barcelona is one of Europe’s loudest cities, with construction noise, traffic and tourists all contributing to a constant, stressful din. Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona on the dangers of noise pollution and how city planners and law enforcement are trying to reduce the volume.

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