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Noise level is measured in decibels (dB). The louder the noise, the higher the decibels. Decibels can be adjusted to human hearing. Noise level is thus described in decibels A (dBA). The effects of…

Psychosocial effects of noise include: Annoyance : the discomfort and disturbance experienced by the person exposed to the noise The effects on learning Annoyance Noise disrupts a person’s quality of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines environmental noise as noise from all sources with the exception of workplace noise. Noise is all unwanted sound or set of sounds that causes annoyance or…

General land survey instructions Requests for the delimitation of water property in the domain of the State Land surveyors can get information about the delimitation of water property in the domain…

Donating your body to science Program Objectives Donating your body to an academic institution so that when you die, it may be used for education or research. Show more Eligibility Anyone 14 years of…

Briefs As part of the public consultations for the development of the 2030 Plan for a Green Economy, 187 submissions were received from 149 organizations and 38 citizens. The following list includes…

Consultation process leading to the Plan The 2030 Plan for a Green Economy (2030 PGE) is the result of a process carried out with various actors within Québec society and the people of Québec. On…

Pesticide application in agricultural areas Rules governing application To limit the impact of pesticides on health and the environment, the requirements governing their use must be met. Show more…

Your health is in your hands! Reduce the risks of health problems, especially by adopting a healthy diet, engaging in physical activity, limiting your alcohol consumption and avoiding tobacco. Apart…

United States Strategy Under the theme “Pathway to Economic Growth: Increased Action on the U.S. Market”, the Government of Québec has launched a territorial strategy to expand Québec's activities in…