It is time to own up: Why ‘Anthropocene’ should matter

Disinclination to recognise impact of humans on the planet responsible for a fragile fight against climate change

When did the Anthropocene begin on Earth?

Although global archaeological data show that human transformation of environments began at different times in different regions, by 3,000 years …

Simply put: The Anthropocene

Dilemma of Anthropocene

Good while it lasted: The DTE cover story on 6th mass extinction

Simply Put: Taking Earth for a ride

The forgotten environmental crisis: How 20th century settler writers foreshadowed the Anthropocene

Almost a century ago, New Zealand and Australia were at the forefront of an environmental crisis that was also profoundly geological in nature: …

Good while it lasted - I: 6th mass extinction underway, courtesy humans

Earth is losing species at an unprecedented rate; This marks the beginning of the Anthropocene Epoch, a self-aggrandising nomenclature that …

Our ability to manufacture minerals could transform the gem market, medical industries and even help suck carbon from the air

Expanding ability to manufacture minerals can reduce pressure on existing resources

Anthropocene doesn't exist and species of the future will not recognise it

The Anthropocene has come to fore as a powerful if perplexing way of talking about our current era

Study says large animals important for carbon storage in tropical forests

Global decline in the population of several wild animal species is among the most widespread drivers of Earth’s biodiversity crisis

Planet in early stages of sixth mass extinction, claims study

Study by international team of scientists says this time extinctions are being caused by human activities

Coming up: New set of targets to protect the natural world

This year, the Convention on Biological Diversity is set to identify a new ‘Global Biodiversity Framework’ of targets for the coming …