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Why criticisms of the proposed Anthropocene epoch miss the point

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Why criticisms of the proposed Anthropocene epoch miss the point

A proposal to define the Anthropocene as a geological epoch was rejected this March, but humanity's impact on Earth is real, whether formalised or not, says Jan Zalasiewicz

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Surprise decision not to define the Anthropocene shocks scientists

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We might officially enter the Anthropocene epoch in 2024

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Stonehenge science: How archaeology reveals the stone circle's secrets

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Bits of an ancient planet called Theia may be buried in Earth’s mantle

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