There is no question that the existence of humans as a species has dramatically altered planet Earth in ways both obvious and subtle. From the air we breathe to the ground we walk on to the water we ...

When people talk about the “Anthropocene,” they typically picture the vast impact human societies are having on the planet, from rapid declines in biodiversity to increases in Earth’s temperature by ...

While emerging from the geological and earth system sciences and frequently understood as a solely environmental matter, over the last decade the Anthropocene has become an important name for a much ...

Jan Zalasiewicz is affiliated with Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigraphy (Chair) and Anthropocene Working Group. Erle C. Ellis is a former member of the Anthropocene Working Group of the ...

This aerial photo depicts the sawmills of Lagos, Nigeria. The timber from the country's rainforests, some of the most heavily deforested in the world, are processed in this coastal city, polluting the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Humans have become the dominant force shaping the moon’s ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 04 - Quality Education, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 13 - Climate Action. This Collection explores the complex ...

The Seasonality in the Anthropocene project (March to July 2026) is calling for applications from UK- and Malaysia-based ...

Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we've done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official... Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in ...

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