What is the Anthropocene?

A proposed epoch named for human impact on Earth.

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Why: Paul Crutzen called the current epoch the Anthropocene because human activities affect geology and ecosystems.

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The Anthropocene is a human-made chapter in Earth's story.
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Answer: A proposed epoch named for human impact on Earth. Paul Crutzen called the current epoch the Anthropocene because human activities affect geology and ecosystems.

  1. Sustainability en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability
    This led Paul Crutzen to call the current geological epoch the Anthropocene.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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