What is the human impact on the carbon budget?

Humans have a substantial impact on the carbon budget, primarily through activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These actions release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than natural processes can absorb, tipping the carbon budget out of balance. This has led to rising atmospheric carbon levels, contributing to climate change and its various ecological and societal consequences.

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