# Readers call for quieter cities and lower volume on devices

Guardian readers write letters urging people to reduce noise from traffic, mobile phones, and music. They argue that constant background noise harms health and well-being, and call for cultural change toward more quiet spaces.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/02/traffic-mobiles-music-lets-turn-the-volume-down) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:12:53 GMT