environmental crime
[/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl kraɪm/]
nounpl: environmental crimes
crime ambiental
1. An illegal act that causes damage to the environment, including pollution, deforestation, illegal wildlife trafficking, hazardous waste disposal, and violation of environmental regulations
The company was prosecuted for environmental crime after dumping toxic waste into the river.
A empresa foi processada por crime ambiental após despejar resíduos tóxicos no rio.
2. Unlawful activities that harm ecosystems, natural resources, or public health through environmental violation
Environmental crimes threaten biodiversity and climate stability worldwide.
Os crimes ambientais ameaçam a biodiversidade e a estabilidade climática em todo o mundo.
In Brazil, environmental crime is a significant concern due to issues like Amazon deforestation and illegal mining. The term 'crime ambiental' is enshrined in Brazilian environmental law (Lei de Crimes Ambientais, 1998) and frequently discussed in media, activism, and legal proceedings. In the USA and globally, the term reflects growing recognition of environmental damage as a criminal matter, often prosecuted at federal and international levels.
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