Rock concert

Rock concerts are often performed at very high decibel levels. Prolonged exposure to noise at these levels can permanently damage the bones of the middle ear and the nerves of the inner ear. Thus health officials recommend that concertgoers use [[earplug]]s.<ref>[http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=1063 Reducing Risks at Rock Concerts?<!– Bot generated title –>]</ref> Since the 1960s, many musicians have worn earplugs at concerts, and some concert promoters actually give out free earplugs.

Rock concerts are often performed at very high decibel levels. Prolonged exposure to noise at these levels can permanently damage the bones of the middle ear and the nerves of the inner ear. Thus health officials recommend that concertgoers use [[earplug]]s.<ref>[http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=1063 Reducing Risks at Rock Concerts?<!– Bot generated title –>]</ref> Since the 1960s, many musicians have worn earplugs at concerts, and some concert promoters actually give out free earplugs.

The large amounts of electricity required for operating the amplifiers, lights, and other pieces of concert equipment are typically provided by portable [[Diesel_generator|diesel-powered generators]]. These units emit [[Diesel_exhaust|carcinogenic ultrafine particulates (UFPs) and other pollutants]] directly into the ambient air. Because these generators are located directly at the event, their emissions are highly susceptible to being inhaled by concert attendees as well as the musicians and staff and other individuals in the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.agreenerfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/UK-Events-and-Diesel-use-Factsheet.pdf |title=UK Events and Diesel Use:responding to A Public Health Emergency |publisher=A Greener Festival |access-date=2021-11-09}}</ref>

For concerts that are held in venues not specifically designed for such events, the large amounts of electricity required for operating the amplifiers, lights, and other pieces of concert equipment are typically provided by portable [[Diesel_generator|diesel-powered generators]], which are often located very close to the event. The widespread use of such generators is common both for indoor events (such as in a large arena or roofed stadium) or outdoor events (e.g. a stadium or an open area with a temporary stage). Regardless of exactly where the generators are placed, these units emit [[Diesel_exhaust|carcinogenic ultrafine particulates (UFPs) and other pollutants]] directly into the ambient air. Unless specific precautions are taken (such as placing the gensets very far away and using extra-long connection cables or installing extremely long power-operated exhaust ducts, and/or using wet scrubbers, while also taking into account ambient air currents, winds, and other local factors), the genset emissions are likely to become mixed into the air that is inhaled by concert attendees as well as the musicians and staff and other individuals in the area. Using non-diesel-based alternative power provisions, for example connecting the event equipment directly to the power grid, or using solar panels (along with storage batteries), can enable the entire event to bypass the ambient-air-quality concerns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.agreenerfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/UK-Events-and-Diesel-use-Factsheet.pdf |title=UK Events and Diesel Use:responding to A Public Health Emergency |publisher=A Greener Festival |access-date=2021-11-09}}</ref>

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