But that label is outdated, some experts say. They argue for “Anthropocene”—from anthropo, for “man,” and cene, for “new”—because human-kind has caused mass extinctions of plant ...

Our awareness of both the current state of the planet and the effects of our actions is a key factor in the Anthropocene. Although there have been mass extinction events in Earth's history where vast ...

The wish, need or preference to pin down a precise official start date for the Anthropocene is curious. The boundary between the preceding epochs, the Pleistocene and Holocene, says Encyclopaedia ...

Your Artstor image groups were copied to Workspace. The Artstor website will be retired on Aug 1st. RCC Perspectives No. 3, 2013 Assuming Responsibility for the Anthropo... Crutzen, Paul J. 2002.

An exploration of humanity's significant impact on the planet, highlighting our power to both create and destroy nature. It aims to raise awareness by showcasing successful conservation efforts in ...

This article addresses central themes in the study of tropical biodiversity, exploring the roles that speciation, extinction, and dispersal play in the formation of regional assemblages.