THE HUMAN PLANET. HOW WE CREATED THE ANTHROPOCENE

A remarkable exploration of the science, history and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned experts Meteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings/ the old forces of nature that trans formed Earth many millions of years ago are joined by another: us. Our actions have driven Earth into a new geological epoch, the An thropocene. For the first time in our home planet's 4.5-billion year history a single species is dictating Earth's future. To some t he Anthr...[Read more]