Proposal for an “Anthropocene” Research Program, and its relationship with the “Cultural Evolution” program
Emanuele Serrelli University of Milano-Bicocca CISEPS assembly, October 26, 2016
Anthropocene as a good candidate to REPROPOSE the successful template of the project “The Diffusion of Cultural Traits” (2011-2016)
The Anthropocene defines Earth's most recent geologic time period as being human-influenced, or anthropogenic, based on overwhelming global evidence that atmospheric, geologic, hydrologic, biospheric and other earth system processes are now altered by humans.
* The word combines the root "anthropo", meaning "human" with the root "- cene", the standard suffix for "epoch" in geologic time.
* The Anthropocene is distinguished as a new period either after or within the Holocene, the current epoch, which began approximately 10,000 years ago (about 8000 BC) with the end of the last glacial period.
* Source: The Encyclopedia of Earth, cit. in www.anthropocene.info
The document provides an overview of an article that introduces the concept of the Anthropocene, a proposed new geological epoch defined by human influence on Earth systems. It summarizes the article's discussion of how human impacts have grown since the Industrial Revolution and accelerated after WWII. The authors assess evidence that human activity is the dominant influence on the planet and consider implications and possible paths forward, including continued growth, mitigation efforts, or geoengineering. They warn that the next few decades will be critical in determining the trajectory of the Anthropocene.
Speed, scale, connectivity welcome to the anthropocene kalmar fojo talk 22 ...Owen Gaffney
This document discusses key events and trends related to climate change and emissions. It notes that global emissions from fossil fuels and industry were 36.3 gigatons in 2015 and are projected to be 36.4 gigatons in 2016. China, the United States, EU, and India are the top emitters, responsible for 59% of global emissions. The document also references tipping points in the climate system and the need to limit global temperature rise in accordance with the Paris Agreement to avoid catastrophic consequences. It argues that transformative change is needed to achieve net zero emissions globally by 2050 in order to create a safe climate future.
The document discusses the Anthropocene period, defined as the current geological age marked by human activity significantly impacting the Earth's climate and environment. It traces the evolution of human impacts from early agriculture and industry to the current Anthropocene age, where population growth and industrialization have caused large-scale global disruptions. The document also examines potential future scenarios under continued business-as-usual practices, mitigation efforts, or geoengineering interventions, concluding that transitioning to a more sustainable "Sustainocene" approach will determine the trajectory of the planet.
The document discusses the concept of the Anthropocene geological epoch, defined as the current period in which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment. It provides background on when the term originated in the 1980s and its increasing usage and debate within the scientific community. The document argues that the designation of an Anthropocene epoch could mark a profound cultural shift in how humanity perceives its relationship with the planet.
Proposal for an “Anthropocene” Research Program, and its relationship with the “Cultural Evolution” program
Emanuele Serrelli University of Milano-Bicocca CISEPS assembly, October 26, 2016
Anthropocene as a good candidate to REPROPOSE the successful template of the project “The Diffusion of Cultural Traits” (2011-2016)
The Anthropocene defines Earth's most recent geologic time period as being human-influenced, or anthropogenic, based on overwhelming global evidence that atmospheric, geologic, hydrologic, biospheric and other earth system processes are now altered by humans.
* The word combines the root "anthropo", meaning "human" with the root "- cene", the standard suffix for "epoch" in geologic time.
* The Anthropocene is distinguished as a new period either after or within the Holocene, the current epoch, which began approximately 10,000 years ago (about 8000 BC) with the end of the last glacial period.
* Source: The Encyclopedia of Earth, cit. in www.anthropocene.info
The document provides an overview of an article that introduces the concept of the Anthropocene, a proposed new geological epoch defined by human influence on Earth systems. It summarizes the article's discussion of how human impacts have grown since the Industrial Revolution and accelerated after WWII. The authors assess evidence that human activity is the dominant influence on the planet and consider implications and possible paths forward, including continued growth, mitigation efforts, or geoengineering. They warn that the next few decades will be critical in determining the trajectory of the Anthropocene.
Speed, scale, connectivity welcome to the anthropocene kalmar fojo talk 22 ...Owen Gaffney
This document discusses key events and trends related to climate change and emissions. It notes that global emissions from fossil fuels and industry were 36.3 gigatons in 2015 and are projected to be 36.4 gigatons in 2016. China, the United States, EU, and India are the top emitters, responsible for 59% of global emissions. The document also references tipping points in the climate system and the need to limit global temperature rise in accordance with the Paris Agreement to avoid catastrophic consequences. It argues that transformative change is needed to achieve net zero emissions globally by 2050 in order to create a safe climate future.
The document discusses the Anthropocene period, defined as the current geological age marked by human activity significantly impacting the Earth's climate and environment. It traces the evolution of human impacts from early agriculture and industry to the current Anthropocene age, where population growth and industrialization have caused large-scale global disruptions. The document also examines potential future scenarios under continued business-as-usual practices, mitigation efforts, or geoengineering interventions, concluding that transitioning to a more sustainable "Sustainocene" approach will determine the trajectory of the planet.
The document discusses the concept of the Anthropocene geological epoch, defined as the current period in which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment. It provides background on when the term originated in the 1980s and its increasing usage and debate within the scientific community. The document argues that the designation of an Anthropocene epoch could mark a profound cultural shift in how humanity perceives its relationship with the planet.