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"Anthropocene" — why the fight about a name has real world consequences

Future Tense

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This chapter delves into the debate over whether our current geological epoch should be termed the Holocene or the proposed Anthropocene. It highlights the scientific evidence for the Anthropocene, the rationale behind its rejection, and the broader implications for public understanding of geological time.

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