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International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education
Editors: A/Prof John Lidstone, Queensland University of Technology and Prof Joseph P. Stoltman, Western Michigan University
Book Review Editor: Dr Sarah Witham Bednarz, Texas A & M University
Editorial Assistant: Donna Bennett, Australia


Volume: 11  Number: 1  Page: 72–75

Airport Noise and Environmental Justice in South Africa
Paul Goldschagg

Aircraft noise around airports has been a controversial issue for the past four decades. Successive international meetings have resulted in the adoption of noise limit rules and this has resulted in generally decreasing airport noise in developed countries. However, the louder aircraft appear to have been sold on to airlines in the developing world. This paper traces the agreements and their consequences for those living near airports in South Africa.

© Multilingual Matters 2002

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