totalstøy
Totalstøy is a Norwegian term that translates to "total noise" or "complete noise" and is primarily used in the context of environmental or acoustic pollution. It refers to the cumulative or combined effect of all unwanted sounds that can negatively impact human well-being, health, and the environment. This encompasses a wide spectrum of noise sources, including traffic, industrial activities, construction, aircraft, and even loud recreational events.
The concept of totalstøy acknowledges that individual noise sources, when experienced in isolation, might be manageable.
Addressing totalstøy often involves integrated strategies that consider the sum of all noise contributions rather than