Are we really living in the Anthropocene, the geological time marked by the global impact of human activity? And if so, when did it begin? These are questions that the Anthropocene Working Group is ...

What are some events that all of us have had in our lives? Ask the class "What are some events that all of us have had in our lives?" Make a list of 5 or 6 things on the board. Let’s organize these!

Reston, VA – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Association of American State Geologists (AASG) announced that they have developed an updated geologic time scale and color scheme for use in ...

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This report provides an assessment of both the demonstrated and underdeveloped potential of the deep-time geologic record to inform us about the dynamics of the global climate system. The report ...

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