types of green crime Flashcards

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primary green crime

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any action which directly damages the environment in some ways
EXAMPLES
-air pollution, deforestation,animal abuse,water pollution

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secondary green crime

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criminal activities which emerge as a result of human disregard for the environment
EXAMPLE
State violence against environmentalist groups:government officials use aggressive tactics to suppress campaign groups who challenge their approaches to dealing with environmental issues
organised crime specialising with illegal waste disposal:organised gangs make a business out of helping companies to dispose of their waste in a way which is cost effective to the company-‘eco mafias’

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