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Environmental Ethics: Horses and Ecological Justice

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What happens to the horses that cannot be accommodated by the department?

They are killed

What lens argues for the protection of the rights of horses to live as sentient beings?

Species justice lens

What is the perspective that enables criminologists to render visible the normalised harms to humans and the environment?

Eco-justice perspective

What is the phrase used to describe the main recreational pursuits of New Zealanders?

Rugby, racing, and beer

Why were racing events popular in New Zealand?

Because everyone could participate

Who introduced horse racing to New Zealand?

European settlers

What percentage of New Zealand's freshwater fish species are endangered?

74%

What percentage of lowland waterways in New Zealand fail bathing standards?

90%

What is the main contributor to freshwater pollution in New Zealand over the past two decades?

Agricultural runoff

What is the main impact of excess nutrients from fertiliser and urine on waterways?

Eutrophication

What percentage of New Zealand's wetlands have been drained for agriculture?

90%

How does New Zealand's compliance with drinking water standards compare to European countries?

Ten times the rate of transgressions

What is often misunderstood about the severity of white-collar crime?

Its financial consequences

What is the focus of the study introduced by White and Heckenberg?

Environmental harm and victimology

What is a common misconception about white-collar crime?

It is less serious than other types of crime

Who wrote about the factors associated with the failure of thoroughbred horses to train and race?

Wilsher, Allen, and Wood

What is the focus of Wynyard's work in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand?

Capitalism and land alienation

What is compared to the total financial loss caused by blue-collar crime?

The losses caused in one major financial scandal

How many contaminated sites are identified by the Ministry for the Environment's HAIL?

19,568

Why is it difficult to determine the exact number of contaminated sites?

Many sites have since moved into private hands

What type of hazardous by-products can be found at the former Miramar Gasworks site?

Polyaromatic hydrocarbons and benzene

What is located on top of the stormwater system on Houghton Bay beach?

A decommissioned landfill

What is the name of the list that identifies contaminated sites nationwide?

Hazardous Activities and Industries List

What is the source of the information about the number of contaminated sites?

Ministry for the Environment (2016a)

What is the publisher of the book 'Mountains to sea: Solving New Zealand’s freshwater crisis'?

Bridget Williams Books

What is the name of the breed of horse discussed in the text?

Standardbred

What is the title of the article that discusses the use of whips in horse racing?

Use of the whip regulation

What is the name of the journal that published an article about protecting the planet?

Crime, Law and Social Change

What is the name of the organization that published a report on the size and scope of the New Zealand racing industry?

IER

What is the name of the river that was granted legal personhood?

Whanganui River

Explore the moral dilemmas surrounding the management of horses on a plateau, considering the rights of sentient beings and the ecosystem. Delve into the tensions between species justice and ecological justice.

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