Green Crime

Green Crime Synopsis

Traffickers. Hit men. Outlaws. Thieves. Our planet is a crime scene. Can we catch the perpetrators?

In Green Crime, Dr. Julia Shaw describes six world-changing environmental crimes in riveting detail, showing how the perpetrators think and why their crimes are so deadly. And, she meets the people who are working tirelessly to stop them.

Using original interviews with insider sources and leveraging her expertise as a criminal psychologist, Dr. Shaw reveals what was really behind the famous cases like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the Dieselgate scandal. She also showcases important lesser-known crimes around the world. From murder and deforestation in Brazil to illegal fishing on the high seas, from Chinese poaching gangs to illegal mining in South Africa, Dr. Shaw exposes criminals who are stealing our collective resources.

Part true crime thriller, part psychological profile, Green Crime is a book that shows a fascinating and practical path to a cleaner, safer, greener world.