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The Anthropocene and Human Impact on the Natural World
This chapter discusses the concept of the Anthropocene and how humans have left a noticeable impact on the natural world, leading to negative consequences such as plastic pollution, soil erosion, carbon emissions, biodiversity loss, and resource exploitation. It explores the lack of consensus on the starting point of the Anthropocene and touches on the role of nuclear energy and weaponry in shaping this epoch.