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17. The Golden Spike

Uncharted with Hannah Fry

CHAPTER

The Great Acceleration: Human Impact Unveiled

This chapter examines the historical timeline of human influence on Earth, particularly noting dramatic environmental changes since the Industrial Revolution and post-World War II. Experts discuss the Great Acceleration, highlighting significant increases in global population and carbon emissions, as well as the lasting legacy of human activities, such as plastics, on the planet's geological layers.

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