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Ann’s story – The fight for environmental justice

Publication Date
19 July 2022
Type
  • Lived experience
Topic
  • Land and soil
  • Participation in decision-making
  • Waste
Synopsis

Ann Coleman is an activist, community representative, and resident of the village of Greengairs in North Lanarkshire. Ann, 72, has been challenging developments on behalf of communities and the environment for 25 years.  Ann’s story is a story of environmental injustice and ignored voices, but it is also the story of communities coming together and fighting for their rights.

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