The Human Age How humans have shaped Earth's environment in unexpected ways

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   October 18, 2024, 12:11We humans have existed for only about 200,000 years. Yet, our impact on Earth is so profound that scientists propose a new epoch—the Anthropocene—to mark this period of significant human influence on the planet’s geology and ecosystems. One fascinating story is how the Little Ice Age in the 1600s may … Continue reading The Human Age How humans have shaped Earth’s environment in unexpected ways

The Anthropocene The age of humans

From Enlightenment to Entanglement Two Worlds Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Humans have existed for a mere 200,000 years. Nonetheless, our impact on the Earth has been so significant that scientists are proposing that this period in the Earth’s history should be named the ‘Anthropocene’ — the age of humans. The Earth is … Continue reading The Anthropocene The age of humans