Troublemakers

Prominent environmentalist Kevin Dunion argues for a sustained challenge to environmental injustice in Scotland. Many Scots from the most disadvantaged or vulnerable groups in society feel they are being put at unnecessary risk through the risk of pollution, ill health and the loss of quality of life. All this despite the Scottish Parliament's promise to put 'environmentally and socially sustainable development' at the heart of its policies. Groups who attempt to speak up in defence of their communities are marginalised by the government, local authorities and regulatory bodies and find themselves branded as 'troublemakers'.This book offers an insight into the nature of environmental campaigning in Scotland and covers community attitudes to risk, loss of trust in science, the role of multinationals in responding to challenge and conflicts over jobs versus the environment.The author advocates a new perspective on Scotland's environment as he urges us to move towards environmental justice for all, and uses case studies of environmental campaigns to illustrate key points.

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