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buying off pollution

Spanish translation: comprar el derecho a contaminar

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English term or phrase:	buying off pollution
Spanish translation:	comprar el derecho a contaminar
Entered by:	Nazaret Álvarez

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18:15 Jan 22, 2012

English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Energy / Power Generation

English term or phrase: buying off pollution

The goal of this collaboration is to proceed beyond the idea of buying off pollution, she sets the standard in 'Cradle-to-Cradle' design.

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Nazaret Álvarez KudoZ activity Questions: 1001 (9 open) (9 closed without grading) Answers: 410 Spain
Local time: 08:28

comprar el derecho a contaminar

Explanation:
Según la definición de buy off, sería comprar el derecho a contaminar. No encuentro una mejor manera de expresarlo, aunque quizás alguno de nuestros compañeros la encuentre.

Buy off.
To bribe (an official, for example) in order to secure improper cooperation or gain exemption from a regulation or legal consequence.
(from Thefreedictionary.com)

Saludos.