Answer to Question #230444 in Sociology for NEO

Question

Discuss whether the possible pollution associated with the pandemic is anthropogenic in nature (clearly indicate what Anthropogenic means);

Answer 1

Anthropogenic sources are man-made sources of pollution.

The current pandemic has brought a substantial amount of pollution to the environment. The pollution associated with the pandemic is anthropogenic as it emanates from a man - made sources. For example, the increase in biomedical waste generation is mainly man-made. This is because the usage of masks as a mechanism of reducing the spread of Covid - 19 has been made possible through the manufacture of face masks which are largely man-made. Furthermore, needles, syringes, bandages, gloves, used tissue, and discarded medicines are all man-made. This indeed confirms that pollution associated with the pandemic is anthropogenic.