Green Crime Flashcards
1
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Define Green Crime
A
Refers to the crimes and/or harms done to the environment, including animals.
2
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An Example of Green Crime
A
Chernobyl (Ukraine, 1986): accident in the nuclear industry, powerplant. It spread radioactive material over thousands of miles.
This shows how a problem caused in one locality can have worldwide effects.
3
Q
What did Beck argue about the Global Risk Society and the Environment
A
He argued that most threats to human wellbeing and the eco-system are man-made rather than natural disasters.
