Anthropogenic Climate Change and the Anthropocene
Students synthesise their geological knowledge to evaluate the concept of the Anthropocene as a new geological epoch. They will examine the long-term geological signature of human activity on the Earth system.
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Students synthesise their geological knowledge to evaluate the concept of the Anthropocene as a new geological epoch. They will examine the long-term geological signature of human activity on the Earth system.
Key Questions
- What stratigraphic markers might define the base of the Anthropocene?
- How does the current rate of carbon emission compare to past geological events?
- Can carbon capture and storage (CCS) mitigate anthropogenic climate change?
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