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Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night to the sound of a snowplow backing up or a motorcycle revving up ? Have you ever felt the need to escape the daily noise of the city ? If so, it's hardly surprising: the majority of people living in cities are exposed to dangerous levels of noise, according to the WHO. But we're not all equal when it comes to noise : a person is more likely to be exposed to it if they have a low income and/or are racialized. These people tend to live near airports or freeways, for example, and work in more exposed occupations, such as factories or catering. What's more, not everyone has the time or opportunity to take a break in a park or find a quiet room at home to recharge their batteries. Take a journey into the daily sound experience of three people from different backgrounds. 

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