New figures from the UAE’s Ministry of Interior revealed that 7,000 fines were given out last year for noise violations. More than 3,000 of those were related to car horns and blasting loud music, while around 4,000 violations were linked to vehicles causing excessive noise, due to illegal engine modifications or reckless driving habits. Katie Chambers speaks with Dr Erica Walker, an internationally-recognised expert on noise and public health to find out what really comprises noise pollution and how it affects our wellbeing.

The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi also shares how they actually monitor noise pollution and their aim with the noise mapping initiative.

Plus, for the first time in nearly 50 years, new lunar samples have arrived on Earth — and the first time China has ever shared them with international scientists. Professor Mahesh Anand from The Open University in the UK tells The Agenda why this moon dust is such a scientific game-changer and what exactly researchers will be doing with it in their labs.

New figures from the UAE&rsquo;s Ministry of Interior revealed that 7,000 fines were given out last year for noise violations. More than 3,000 of those were related to car horns and blasting loud music, while around 4,000 violations were linked to vehicles causing excessive noise, due to illegal engine modifications or reckless driving habits. Katie Chambers speaks with Dr Erica Walker, an internationally-recognised expert on noise and public health to find out what really comprises noise pollution and how it affects our wellbeing.
The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi also shares how they actually monitor noise pollution and their aim with the noise mapping initiative.
Plus, for the first time in nearly 50 years, new lunar samples have arrived on Earth &mdash; and the first time China has ever shared them with international scientists. Professor Mahesh Anand from The Open University in the UK tells The Agenda why this moon dust is such a scientific game-changer and what exactly researchers will be doing with it in their labs.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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