Let's wait some centuries (or more), after what we'll be able to
correctly describe and quantify the recent modifications of the
biosphere, and then will decide whether they indicate the beginning of a
new geological era (irreversible changes etc), or not.

Olivier

Le 08/01/2014 21:27, Powell, Charles a écrit :
> I was wondering if someone would bring up Anthropocene.  It has been
> suggested that the Holocene has ended with man modifying the earth and that
> that this new "time unit" should be called Anthropocene.  However this
> proposal has not gained acceptance except maybe on a very small scale.  I
> doubt that it will be formally recognized.
>
> Best,
>
> Chuck

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