Anthropogenic
From The Book of THoTH (Leaves of Wisdom)
Anthropogenic effects or processes are those that are derived from human activities, as opposed to effects or processes that occur in the natural environment without human influences.
The term is often used in the context of environmental externalities in the form of chemical or biological wastes that are produced as by-products of otherwise purposeful human activities.
Anthropogenic sources include industry, agriculture, mining, transportation, construction, and habitations.
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Industry
Release of gases and dust into the atmosphere.
Waste disposal practices.
Air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution.
Agriculture
Conversion of woodlands into fields and pastures including slash-and-burn techniques.
Diversion of surface and groundwater.
Ground water salinization due to inadequate drainage.
Pollution of soil and water by chemicals found in fertilizer and pesticides.
Mining
Removal of topsoil and creation of spoil piles.
Diversion of groundwater by mine shafts.
Surface runoff bearing mining wastes.
Release of air pollution by refining processes.
Transportation
Diversion of surface water flow by roadways.
Vehicular air pollution.
Roadway noise, aircraft noise and transit noise.
Construction
Removal of natural habitats by grading and building
Diversion of groundwater.
Filling in marshes, baylands, swamps, ponds, stream beds.
Habitations
Concentration of human activities in discrete zones.
Concentration of waste products, sewage, and debris.
