climate criminal

[ klahy-mit krim-uh-nl ]

noun

1. a person, business, country, or other entity whose actions or activities are considered particularly destructive to the environment:

   Emissions are rising faster than ever, while carbon trading allows climate criminals to pollute and profit.

   It is especially ugly when the comparison comes down to small personal choices, like the Prius driver who thinks the driver of a big SUV is a climate criminal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of climate criminal¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

The three protesters were quickly escorted out of the event, but not before one got on stage next to DeSantis and unfurled a flag saying "DeSantis is a climate criminal."

From Salon

A second protester tried to get onstage — yelling “Ron DeSantis is a climate criminal” and trying to display a banner.

From Seattle Times

“Fifteen days ago, we confronted Deputy Interior Secretary Tommy Beaudreau. We called him a ‘climate criminal’ in front of 100s of policymakers and VIPs.

From Washington Times

But his political advisers also have to be concerned about maintaining support from the coalition of voters who put him in office in 2020, some of whom have been disappointed with his achievements in climate, criminal justice and other areas.

From New York Times

Riikka Purra stressed that the The Finns would focus on shaping Finland’s migration, climate, criminal and energy policies if the populist party become a partner in the next government.

From Seattle Times