Anthropocene

Zalasiewicz, Jan; Williams, Mark; Waters, Colin N.. 2016 Anthropocene. In: Adamson, Joni; Gleason, William A.; Pellow, David N., (eds.) Keywords for Environmental Studies. NYU Press, 14-16.

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Abstract/Summary

The world today is undergoing rapid environmental change, driven by human population growth and economic development. This change encompasses such diverse phenomena as the clearing of rainforests for agriculture, the eutrophication of lakes and shallow seas by fertilizer run-off, depletion of fish stocks, acid rain, and global warming. These changes are cause for concern—or alarm—among some, and are regrettable if unavoidable side effects of economic growth for others.

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
ISBN:	9780814760833
NORA Subject Terms:	Earth Sciences
Date made live:	24 Aug 2016 14:22 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/514309

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