Francis McManus Knihy

Noise pollution is a pervasive issue affecting individuals globally, from the impoverished areas of Mumbai to the affluent streets of Paris. This book explores how excessive noise impacts health, incurs significant economic costs, and threatens natural soundscapes, paralleling the environmental challenges posed by climate change. It highlights the urgency of addressing this often-overlooked pollutant and its far-reaching consequences on society and the environment.

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.

This concise study guides gives you an overview of the main areas of environmental law in Scotland: statutory nuisance, noise, air pollution, climate change, waste, contaminated land, water pollution and nature conservation. In addition, it includes a discussion of the role of town planning in the control of pollution.

From defamation to dangerous animals, and from negligence to nuisance, this concise guide gives you the key facts that you need, whether you're a busy law student, revising for those all-important exams or looking to brush up on your knowledge.