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In reply to the discussion: Anthropocene Examined [View all]

cheapdate

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1. Anthropocene is valid, in my opinion.
Mon Feb 29, 2016, 09:18 PM
Feb 2016

We've moved major rivers, flattened mountains, changed coastlines, dug mining pits a mile deep, transformed the earth's surface with concrete and asphalt, changed the chemistry and circulation of the ocean, altered the earth's biota -- creating new species while causing other to go extinct, changed the composition of the atmosphere, altered the earth's radiative balance, and changed the climate. It's very possible that we'll be affecting the geology of extraterrestrial bodies in the near future.

It's legitimately, geologically significant. I have no doubt.

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Anthropocene Examined [View all] sue4e3 Feb 2016 OP
Anthropocene is valid, in my opinion. cheapdate Feb 2016 #1
I agree sue4e3 Feb 2016 #2
Link to the Working Group's web page: muriel_volestrangler Mar 2016 #3
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