Geology of mankind

The "Anthropocene" could be said to have started in the late 18th century, when analyses of air trapped in polar ice showed the beginning of growing global concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane. Mankind's growing influence on the environment is discussed.

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 415; no. 6867; p. 23
Main Author Crutzen, Paul J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Nature Publishing Group 03.01.2002
Subjects
Carbon Dioxide
Conservation of Natural Resources
Earth (Planet)
Ecosystem
Environmental aspects
Environmental impact
Fresh Water
Geological time
Geology
Geology - trends
Greenhouse Effect
Human Activities
Human geography
Humans
Methane
Trees
United States
Germany
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Summary:The "Anthropocene" could be said to have started in the late 18th century, when analyses of air trapped in polar ice showed the beginning of growing global concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane. Mankind's growing influence on the environment is discussed.
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ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/415023a