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Anthropogenic

Definition

The term used to distinguish naturally occurring greenhouse gas emissions from ones that result from human activity. (It is also referred as human induced).

Source

"Glossary and Abbreviations", Barnsley, Ingrid, United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) 2009, "UNUIAS Guide, Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD): A Guide for Indigenous Peoples." January 2009.

Alternative definition

Greenhouse-gas emissions resulting from human activities.