Defining the onset of the Anthropocene.

Science

Department of Geography, University College London, London, UK.

Published: November 2022

AI Article Synopsis

  • Scientists are looking at twelve different places to decide when the Anthropocene started, which is a new time in Earth's history caused by human activities.
  • The Anthropocene is important because it shows how humans are changing the planet in major ways, like pollution and climate change.
  • By studying these sites, researchers hope to better understand how our actions are affecting Earth and what that means for the future.

Article Abstract

Twelve sites are considered for defining the Anthropocene geological epoch.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.ade2310DOI Listing

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