A term used by scientists to name a new geologic epoch (following the most recent Holocene) characterized by significant changes in the Earth’s atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere due primarily to human activities.
References
- UN Environment (2019). Global Environment Outlook – GEO-6 : Healthy Planet, Healthy People. Nairobi. DOI 10.1017/9781108627146.
GEO-1-6
A term used by scientists to name a new geologic epoch (following the most recent Holocene) characterized by significant changes in the Earth’s atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere due primarily to human activities.