Before revision: The term has been used by activists to describe a sweep of arrests, convictions and grand jury indictments of ELF and ALF operatives on charges relating to acts of property damage, conspiracy, arson and use of destructive devices.Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline Archives - Eco-Terror Indictments Origin of the phrase Journalist Will Potter coined the term 'Green Scare' in the early 21st century.
After revision: The term has been used by activists to describe a sweep of arrests, convictions and grand jury indictments of ELF and ALF operatives on charges relating to acts of property damage, conspiracy, arson and use of destructive devices.Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline Archives - Eco-Terror Indictments Origin of the phrase Journalist Will Potter first notably used the term 'Green Scare' Will Potter presentation at Green Scare Event, Wooden Shoe Books, Philadelphia