anthropogenic

(adjective)

Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.

Related Terms

  • greenhouse gas
  • global warming

Examples of anthropogenic in the following topics:

  • Environmental Problems Associated with Fossil Fuel Use

    • Most countries are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), whose ultimate objective is to prevent dangerous anthropogenic climate change.
  • Energy Consumption

    • Global warming and climate change are generally accepted as being caused by anthropogenic (man-made) greenhouse gas emissions.
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