anthropogenic hazard (Q2920615)

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any hazard caused by human action or inaction, in contrast with a natural hazard or disaster
  • human-induced hazard
  • environmental pollution
  • pollution
  • industrial pollution
  • public pollution
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anthropogenic hazard
any hazard caused by human action or inaction, in contrast with a natural hazard or disaster
  • human-induced hazard
  • environmental pollution
  • pollution
  • industrial pollution
  • public pollution

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human-induced hazards (English)
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Annotations: Hazards may be natural, anthropogenic or socionatural in origin. Natural hazards are predominantly associated with natural processes and phenomena. Anthropogenic hazards, or human-induced hazards, are induced entirely or predominantly by human activities and choices. (English)
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Act on the Settlement of Environmental Pollution Disputes / Main Provision / Chapter I General Provisions / (Definitions) Article 2 The term "environmental pollution" as used in this Act means pollution specified in Article 2, paragraph (3) of the Basic Environment Act (Act No. 91 of 1993). (English)
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