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Quiet matters to the health and wellbeing of all living things helping children think and learn helping us to be calm thoughtful and productive encouraging civil courteous interactions with others and connecting us with nature. Quiet communities are healthier communities Quiet and natural soundscapes have become precious commodities. Leaf blowers helicopters motorcycles and airplanes are just a few sources of noise that are imperiling public health. Quiet Communities works to address harmful noise because quieter settings are healthier for people and the environment.