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What is the primary focus of green criminology, and how does it differ from traditional criminology?
What is the primary focus of green criminology, and how does it differ from traditional criminology?
Green criminology focuses on environmental harms, regardless of legislation, and takes an ecocentric approach, whereas traditional criminology is anthropocentric.
What are the three important principles of green criminology, as outlined by White (2008)?
What are the three important principles of green criminology, as outlined by White (2008)?
The three principles are: environmental rights and environmental justice, an ecocentric approach, and the inclusion of animal rights and species justice.
How does green criminology approach the concept of 'harm' versus 'crime'?
How does green criminology approach the concept of 'harm' versus 'crime'?
Green criminology focuses on the concept of 'harm' rather than 'crime', taking a transgressive approach that breaks the boundaries of traditional criminology.
What is a key advantage of taking a green criminological perspective?
What is a key advantage of taking a green criminological perspective?
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What is a potential problem with green criminology's approach to environmental harm?
What is a potential problem with green criminology's approach to environmental harm?
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What is secondary green crime, and what is it also referred to as?
What is secondary green crime, and what is it also referred to as?
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What is an example of secondary green crime, and why is it considered a crime?
What is an example of secondary green crime, and why is it considered a crime?
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How does the Environment Act 2021 in the UK enable NGOs to hold companies accountable for environmental considerations?
How does the Environment Act 2021 in the UK enable NGOs to hold companies accountable for environmental considerations?
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Can a single act include both primary and secondary green crimes, and what is an example of this?
Can a single act include both primary and secondary green crimes, and what is an example of this?
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What is the main point of disagreement among criminologists regarding the concept of 'green criminology'?
What is the main point of disagreement among criminologists regarding the concept of 'green criminology'?
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What is the primary aim of governments, according to Marxists, and how does it relate to environmental protection?
What is the primary aim of governments, according to Marxists, and how does it relate to environmental protection?
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Who coined the term 'green crime' in 1990?
Who coined the term 'green crime' in 1990?
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How do Marxists argue that current social divisions are affected by environmental harms?
How do Marxists argue that current social divisions are affected by environmental harms?
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What is the main difference between Ulrich Beck's perspective on green crime and the Marxist perspective?
What is the main difference between Ulrich Beck's perspective on green crime and the Marxist perspective?
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What is the primary distinction between primary and secondary green crimes, according to Nigel South (2008)?
What is the primary distinction between primary and secondary green crimes, according to Nigel South (2008)?
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What do Marxists believe is necessary for significant global agreement on environmental protection?
What do Marxists believe is necessary for significant global agreement on environmental protection?
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How has globalization affected the scope of green crime?
How has globalization affected the scope of green crime?
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What are the 'environmental victims' in the context of green crime?
What are the 'environmental victims' in the context of green crime?
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Why do Marxists argue that companies are often given the green light to extract and pollute?
Why do Marxists argue that companies are often given the green light to extract and pollute?
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What is the simplest form of green crime?
What is the simplest form of green crime?
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What is the main idea behind Ulrich Beck's concept of the 'risk society', and how does it relate to green crime?
What is the main idea behind Ulrich Beck's concept of the 'risk society', and how does it relate to green crime?
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What does Ulrich Beck mean when he says 'Smog is democratic'?
What does Ulrich Beck mean when he says 'Smog is democratic'?
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What is the significance of Ulrich Beck's concept of the 'global risk society' in relation to green crime?
What is the significance of Ulrich Beck's concept of the 'global risk society' in relation to green crime?
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How does the study of zemiology relate to green criminology?
How does the study of zemiology relate to green criminology?
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What is the implication of Ulrich Beck's argument that environmental problems are global?
What is the implication of Ulrich Beck's argument that environmental problems are global?
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