Disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions in West Lothian will take the forefront in a new project examining potential discrimination people face trying to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.
The project, titled ‘Eco-Ableism’, is in collaboration with West Lothian Libraries and The Partnership Centre in Carmondean, Livingston and led by Heriot-Watt University.
A number of environmental policies have been introduced to the UK in an effort to lower greenhouse emissions - but the arrival of these measures can pose significant obstacles to disabled residents and people with chronic health conditions.
