Anthropogenic

Anthropogenic effects or processes are those that are derived from human Human

Humans, or human beings, are biped [i]al primate [i]s belonging to the mammal [i]ian species ... 

 activities, as opposed to effects or processes that occur in the natural environment Natural environment

The natural environment comprises all living and non-living things that occur naturally [i] on Earth [i] ... 

 without human influences. The term is often used in the context of environmental externalities Externality

In economics [i], an externality is a side effect from one activity which has consequences for anoth ... 

 in the form of chemical or biological waste Waste

Waste, rubbish, trash, or garbage is unwanted or undesired material. ... 

s that are produced as by-products of otherwise purposeful human activities.

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Anthropogenic effects or processes are those that are derived from human Human

Humans, or human beings, are biped [i]al primate [i]s belonging to the mammal [i]ian species ... 

 activities, as opposed to effects or processes that occur in the natural environment Natural environment

The natural environment comprises all living and non-living things that occur naturally [i] on Earth [i] ... 

 without human influences.
The term is often used in the context of environmental externalities Externality

In economics [i], an externality is a side effect from one activity which has consequences for anoth ... 

 in the form of chemical or biological waste Waste

Waste, rubbish, trash, or garbage is unwanted or undesired material.
... 

s that are produced as by-products of otherwise purposeful human activities.

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