Edwin works at an oil refinery that has been violating EPA requirements by dumping contaminated waste into a nearby waterway. Edwin reports what he knows to a local news reporter with the intention of getting the company to change this harmful practice. Edwin's behavior would be classified as

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Whistle-blowing refers to reporting unethical or illegal practices within an organization to an external party with the intention of creating change. In this case, Edwin is reporting his company's violation of EPA requirements to the news reporter, which makes his behavior an example of whistle-blowing.

Edwin Works at an Oil Refinery That Has Been Violating