Epoch

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A cross-section of Earth's geological strata showing clear evidence of human impact, including plastic waste, industrial pollutants, and altered rock formations.

What is Anthropocene geology and why is its formal recognition debated?

In March 2024, a proposal to formally recognize the 'Anthropocene' as a new geological epoch, marking humanity's indelible impact on Earth, met rejection from the Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigra

David Grossman·June 16, 2026