Anthropogenic

/ˌænθroʊpəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Caused or produced by human activity, especially referring to environmental changes like climate change caused by humans.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthropos' (human) + 'genic' (producing, causing). The term became prominent in environmental science in the late 20th century.

Kelly Says

Climate scientists constantly use 'anthropogenic warming' to emphasize that humans are responsible for most recent global heating—it's a word that assigns us accountability.

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