climate criminal

American  

[klahy-mit krim-uh-nl] / ˈklaɪ mɪt ˌkrɪm ə 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.

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Etymology

Origin of climate criminal

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

“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

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

Jenner’s lab criticism comes just weeks after she was dubbed a “climate criminal” for her private-jet use.

From Los Angeles Times

In July, Kylie Jenner’s vehicle went for a 17-minute flight according to the flight tracker @CelebJets, earning her the label “climate criminal.”

From Slate

Kylie Jenner is a lot of things: a reality star, a makeup icon, a businesswoman, a billionaire and now, apparently, a “climate criminal.”

From Los Angeles Times