ANTHROPOCENE
The term simply describes the time during which humans have had a substantial impact on our planet. Causing significant global warming and other changes to land, environment, water organisms and atmosphere.
One million animals and plants face extinction- Humanity is eroding its own life -support system. Vertebrate population have declined by 60% in just four decades.
"Humans are the driving force behind the mass decline of species." (“Sustainability | Natural History Museum”)
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The term Anthropocene was coined to consider the impact of the accelerated accumulation of greenhouse gases on climate and biodiversity, and the irreversible damage caused by the over-consumption of natural resources. (“Anthropocene: the vital challenges of a scientific debate - UNESCO”) But do we need to turn this into a new geological epoch? While the debate continues among scientists, solutions have yet to be found. We are, in effect, witnessing a collective form of denial – the result of a naive faith in progress, consumerist ideology and powerful economic lobbies.
— Liz-Rejane Discerner and Philippe Léna
Photo Courtesy Holger Detje
Photo Courtesy Holger Detje