Answer to Question #231682 in Philosophy for MBALLY

Question

Define the term Anthropocene

Answer 1

Anthropocene is used to describe the time during which humans have had a substantial impact on our planet. It describes the most recent period in Earth's history when human activity started to have a significant impact on the planet's climate and ecosystems.  These changes include global warming, habitat loss, changes in the chemical composition of the atmosphere, oceans and soil, and animal extinctions.