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Debate Erupts Over Start of Anthropocene Epoch

2/20/2025

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Human actions have dramatically reshaped our planet, igniting a passionate debate over the Anthropocene, a proposed new geological epoch. Some scientists argue it began in the late 18th century with escalating greenhouse gas emissions, while the Anthropocene Working Group advocates for 1952, marking a time of undeniable global transformation. The discussion remains vibrant among experts.

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Human actions have dramatically reshaped our planet, igniting a passionate debate over the Anthropocene, a proposed new geological epoch. Some scientists argue it began in the late 18th century with escalating greenhouse gas emissions, while the Anthropocene Working Group advocates for 1952, marking a time of undeniable global transformation. The discussion remains vibrant among experts.