anthropogenic

adjective

an·thro·po·gen·ic ˌan(t)-thrə-pə-ˈje-nik

: of, relating to, or resulting from the influence of human beings on nature

anthropogenic pollutants

anthropogenically

ˌan(t)-thrə-pə-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē

adverb

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The Case for Direct Air Capture in Aviation Aviation contributes approximately 4% of global anthropogenic climate warming, with two-thirds of its impact stemming from non-CO2 effects such as contrails. —

Phil De Luna, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 The benefits of de-extinction Many species are being lost to anthropogenic effects, such as overhunting and invasive species. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 The report further indicated that 1.4 billion people at risk of a >3.8% dietary iron loss, this emerging health crisis underscores the urgency of mitigating anthropogenic CO2 emissions, which are as a result of human activities. —

Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Our climate changes naturally, but there is an anthropogenic stimulus on top of the cycle. —

Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anthropogenic