Noise pollution disturbs babies<\/p>\n
PURWAKARTA, West Java: Residents of Cicadas village have, for
\nthe past several days, been disturbed by loud noises from a
\nfactory belonging to PT South Pacific Viscose.<\/p>\n
A number of babies have been taken out of the village because
\ntheir parents were afraid they would become deaf from the noise.
\nMost of the residents have started wearing earplugs to block out
\nthe noise.<\/p>\n
Antara reported that security officers from local military
\noffices were guarding the factory following demonstrations and
\nattempted vandalism by residents. The news agency did not
\nidentify what the factory was producing.<\/p>\n
The company's spokesman, M.T. Sidabutar, said the noise came
\nfrom the factory's power plant but refused to give further
\ndetails.<\/p>\n
\"The noise is just like the sound of jets blasting before take
\noff,\" one resident said. \"And since last week, we have had to
\nlisten to that noise for at least two hours every day.\"<\/p>\n
Others complained of a sulfuric smell coming from the factory
\nas well. (swe)<\/p>",
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