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Book Synopsis: Developing an innovative approach to understanding how organized crime groups diversify into the illegal trade in natural resources, this book looks at the convergence between environmental crime and other serious crimes.In Organized Environmental Crime, Daan van Uhm breaks new ground by rejecting the classic image of organized crime as specializing in one kind of criminal activity. Instead, he develops an innovative approach to understanding how organized crime groups diversify into the illegal trade in natural resources by looking at the convergence between environmental crime and other serious crimes.
Personal stories from informants directly involved in organized crime networks offer unique insights into the black markets in gold, wildlife, and timber in three environmental crime hotspots: the Darién Gap, a remote swath of jungle on the Colombia-Panama border in Latin America; the Golden Triangle, a notorious opium epicenter in Southeast Asia; and the eastern edge of the Congo basin, an important conflict area in Central Africa. The proliferation of organized environmental crime exacerbates the global destruction of ancient rainforests; the mass extinction of species; and the pollution of the atmosphere, land, and water, negatively affecting planet Earth. By uncovering its incentives, features, and harms, this book is crucial to understanding organized environmental crime in a rapidly changing world.
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Discover the shocking truth behind organized environmental crime with "Organized Environmental Crime: Black Markets in Gold, Wildlife, and Timber." This eye-opening book takes you on a journey into the dangerous world of illegal trade in natural resources, exposing the convergence between environmental crime and other serious offenses. Unlike other crime books, Daan van Uhm's groundbreaking approach reveals how organized crime groups diversify into the illegal trade, unveiling personal stories from informants on the black markets in gold, wildlife, and timber. Get ready to explore three environmental crime hotspots, witness the global destruction of rainforests, the mass extinction of species, and the pollution of our planet's most valuable resources.
In a world where environmental issues are at the forefront of our concerns, "Organized Environmental Crime" shines a light on the dark underbelly of these pressing problems. Through vivid and firsthand accounts, the author uncovers the incentives, features, and harms of organized environmental crime in key regions such as the Darién Gap, the Golden Triangle, and the Congo basin. This book is not just a captivating read; it is a wake-up call to the urgent need for action to protect our environment.
Don't turn a blind eye to the destruction of our planet. Arm yourself with knowledge and join the fight against organized environmental crime. With its meticulous research and compelling narrative, "Organized Environmental Crime" exposes the true depth and scale of these criminal enterprises, revealing their devastating impact on ancient rainforests, species extinction, and the pollution of our atmosphere, land, and water. Gain a deeper understanding of this increasingly prevalent issue and be part of the solution.
Are you ready to make a difference? Take the first step by diving into the world of organized environmental crime. Order your copy of "Organized Environmental Crime: Black Markets in Gold, Wildlife, and Timber" today and join the movement towards protecting our planet's precious resources. Together, we can combat the destruction and safeguard the future of our environment.
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