Environmental Security and Ecoterrorism

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Alpas, Hami (Editor), Berkowicz, Simon M. (Editor), Ermakova, Irina (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2011.
• Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security,
• Subjects: Environment.; Political science.; Ecosystems.; Environmental health.; Environment, general.; Political Science.; Environmental Health.

In recent years, the concept of environmental security has been adapted to include preparedness for acts of ecoterrorism. This latter term has now become synonymous with environmental terrorism where the perpetrator uses the environment as a weapon to harm an opponent. The intended outcome is usuall...