Green crime Flashcards
What does Beck (1992) say about global risk society ?
In modern society we provide resources for all, but the increase in productivity and the technology that sustains it have created new ‘manufactured risks’
What is an example of global risk society ?
Russia (2010)- Were global warming triggered an unexpected heatwave
What is the Traditional criminology approach to green crime ?
Concerned with national and international laws concerning the environment
What is the Green criminology approach to green crime ?
The idea that green crime starts from notion of harm instead of criminal law
What are some times of primary green crimes ?
Air pollution
Deforestation
Species decline and animal abuse
Water pollution
What are some types of secondary green crimes ?
State violence against oppositional groups
Hazardous waste and organised crime
Environmental discrimination
