ecological crime
[ɪ.koʊ.ˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl kraɪm]
nounpl: ecological crimes
crime ecológico
1. An illegal act or offense that causes significant harm to the environment, ecosystems, or natural resources, typically prosecuted under environmental laws
The dumping of toxic waste into the river was classified as an ecological crime by the federal authorities.
O despejo de resíduos tóxicos no rio foi classificado como crime ecológico pelas autoridades federais.
2. Criminal activity involving the illegal exploitation, destruction, or degradation of flora, fauna, forests, or water systems
Illegal logging in the Amazon rainforest constitutes an ecological crime that threatens biodiversity.
O desmatamento ilegal na floresta amazônica constitui um crime ecológico que ameaça a biodiversidade.
3. Violation of environmental protection laws and regulations designed to preserve natural ecosystems and public health
The company was prosecuted for ecological crimes related to air and water pollution.
A empresa foi processada por crimes ecológicos relacionados à poluição do ar e da água.
In Brazil, ecological crimes are taken increasingly seriously due to the country's vast natural resources and the Amazon rainforest's global significance. Environmental crimes are prosecuted under the Lei de Crimes Ambientais (Environmental Crimes Law). The term gained prominence during the 2010s with increased awareness of deforestation, wildlife trafficking, and pollution. In the USA, these crimes fall under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jurisdiction and are pursued by federal prosecutors.
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