Why Noise Matters by John Stewart Brussels Belgium)

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Is noise the most neglected green issue of our age? This book argues that it is, and tells you what you need to know about noise as a social, cultural, environmental and health issue. Drawing on evidence from all over the world, it showcases policies and strategies that have worked to decrease noise pollution.

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Why Noise Matters by John Stewart Brussels Belgium)

Is noise the most neglected green issue of our age? This book argues that it is, and tells you what you need to know about noise as a social, cultural, environmental and health issue. Drawing on evidence from all over the world, it showcases policies and strategies that have worked to decrease noise pollution.

John Stewart has been campaigning on transport and environment issues for thirty years. He is a former Chair of Transport 2000 and of the road victim charity, RoadPeace. He currently chairs the UK Noise Association and is a Vice Chair of UECNA, the European body which represents airport campaign groups. He headed up the coalition which defeated plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. In 2008 he was voted the UK's most effective environmentalist by the Independent on Sunday. For the last three years from 2008 the Evening Standard nominated him as one of London's 1000 most influential people.

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ISBN 13 9781849712576
ISBN 10 1849712573
Title Why Noise Matters
Author John Stewart Brussels Belgium)
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2011-08-24
Number of pages 174
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.