anthropogenic warming
noun phrase
Meaning
The increase in Earth's average surface temperature resulting from human activities, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases.
Examples
- Most climate models confirm that anthropogenic warming is the primary driver of recent glacial retreat.
- Policy debates often focus on how to mitigate the long-term effects of anthropogenic warming on coastal cities.
Synonyms: human-caused warming, man-made climate change, global warming, anthropogenic climate change