7. Globalisation and Crime - 2. Green Crime Flashcards
Green crimes
Crimes that cause damage or harm to the environment
Who is effected by green crimes?
The planet is a single ecosystem so therefore the effects of green crimes aren’t restricted to a single location or natural boundary
Who developed the concept of environmental refugees and what does it mean?
Abbot. Rising temperatures and sea levels could lead to an increase in conflict and tension within/between countries over environmental resources. This could cause climate-induced migration of people (environmental refugees)
Traditional criminology approach to green crime
Places environmental/green crimes with a legal definition (an act that breaks the law)
How does traditional criminologists define green crime
Green crimes are crimes that break national or international laws and are therefore subject to prosecution
Why do traditional criminologists believe that green crimes should have a clear legal definition?
A clear definition of green crime makes it easier for the CJS to prosecute those who commit such crimes
What other type of criminology rejects the traditional criminology definition of green crime?
Green criminology
Green criminology definition of green crime
A green crime is one that brings about harm to the environment, regardless of whether it breaks laws or not
What approach do green criminologists take?
An eco-centric approach, emphasising the interdependence of humans with the environment
Who developed the global risk society theoretical approach to green crime?
Beck
Beck’s global risk society
New technologies have given rise to ‘manufactured risks’ (E.g. nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, global warming and pollution), which generate new dangers across the world
What is a part of the ‘manufactured risks’ according to Beck?
The emergence of green crimes are a part of these new risks, bringing new patterns of crime which can bring new consequences that we cannot easily predict/control
2 people that talk about capitalism and green crime
Lynch
South
What are green crimes mainly caused by according to Lynch?
Green crimes are mainly caused by capitalist ideology - prioritisation of economic interest over environmental protection
How does South explain green crime?
South uses the term ‘corporate colonisation of nature’, meaning nature is exploited by corporations for profit