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"Anthropocene" — why the fight about a name has real world consequences
Future Tense
Debating the Anthropocene Epoch
This chapter examines the contentious discussions within the geological community about recognizing the Anthropocene as a formal epoch. It critiques the mid-20th century designation as the start of this epoch, arguing it undermines historically significant factors like colonialism and the Industrial Revolution. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the implications of plastic pollution in fashion and the broader consequences of human impact on Earth's systems.
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