Anthropogenic heat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003560",
  "term": "Anthropogenic heat",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Heat released into the atmosphere as a direct result of human activities, such as energy consumption from buildings, transportation, and industrial processes. This heat contributes to the urban heat island effect, raising temperatures in metropolitan areas compared to surrounding rural regions. It can influence local weather patterns and air quality, particularly in densely populated areas.",
  "see_also": [
    "Urban heat island"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/anthropogenic-heat/"
}