das Umweltverbrechen
Translation
environmental crime, ecocrime
Examples
Illegale Müllentsorgung ist ein Umweltverbrechen.
Illegal waste disposal is an environmental crime.
Die Firma wurde wegen eines Umweltverbrechens angeklagt.
The company was charged with an environmental crime.
Grammar Patterns
to commit an environmental crime The company committed an environmental crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ökodelikt (eco-crime)
Etymology
Composed of 'Umwelt' (environment) and 'Verbrechen' (crime). Literally 'environment crime'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'crime' (Verbrechen) against our 'surrounding world' (Umwelt).