types of green crime Flashcards
1
Q
primary green crime
A
any action which directly damages the environment in some ways
EXAMPLES
-air pollution, deforestation,animal abuse,water pollution
2
Q
secondary green crime
A
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’