Scientists say a new epoch marked by humans’ impact on Earth — the Anthropocene — began in 1950s

6 articles, oldest first.

1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

   Humans' impact on the earth began a new epoch in the 1950s called the Anthropocene, scientists say ↗ (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

   Published Jul 10, 2023

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   From climate change to species loss and pollution, humans have etched their impact on the Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th century that a special team of scientists says a new geologic epoch began then.

2. Los Angeles Times

   Scientists now say a new epoch of human impact - the Anthropocene - began in 1950s ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Jul 10, 2023

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   Humanity has etched its way into Earth’s geology, atmosphere and biology with such strength and permanence, a special team of scientists figures we have shifted into a new geologic epoch, one of our own creation.

3. Anchorage Daily News

   Scientists say a new epoch marked by humans’ impact on Earth — the Anthropocene — began in 1950s ↗ (opens Anchorage Daily News)

   Published Jul 10, 2023

   Anchorage Daily News's feed description

   Humans have etched their impact on the Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th century that scientists says a new geologic epoch began then.

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