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Anthropogenic

/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒɛn.ɪk/adjective
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Anthropogenic describes phenomena, substances, or changes in the environment that are directly caused by human activities, such as pollution or deforestation. This term is widely used in scientific and policy discussions to emphasize human responsibility for global issues like climate change, helping to differentiate these effects from natural processes in an era of rapid ecological transformation.

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