What is the Anthropocene?

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What is the Anthropocene?

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Jul 6, 2015

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In this compilation, we draw from our 80+ episodes to explore the anthropocene: what it is, how it's defined, and what it means for you. This piece was released in cooperation with SmithsonianMag's Anthropocene hub.

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Jul 6, 2015

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Stories and conversations about planetary change. Hosted by Michael Osborne and produced by 14th Street Studios.

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The Urban Equation: As cities continue to grow, scientists are trying… by Generation Anthropocene
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What is the Anthropocene?: In this compilation, we draw from our 80+ episode… by Generation Anthropocene
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A Cosmic Twin Study: Astrobiologist David Grinspoon takes the anthropo… by Generation Anthropocene
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The Stakes: There's no way around it – climate change is a cr… by Generation Anthropocene
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Yogurt & The Apocalypse: The Narratives of Environmentalism: Literary critic and pop culture enthusiast Ursula… by Generation Anthropocene
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The Soundtracker: Gordon Hempton has traveled the world for decades… by Generation Anthropocene
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A Slight Digression: Invertebrates: Invertebrates. Gutless, spineless– but perhaps un… by Generation Anthropocene
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The Ecosystem Within: The microbiome is the term doctors use to describ… by Generation Anthropocene
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Vanishing Remains: Student reporter Reade Levinson travels to Mongol… by Generation Anthropocene
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Research to Reality: Eyewitness to the 2015 Nepal Earthquake: After 30 years in high-tech marketing and general… by Generation Anthropocene
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Hidden Water: Most of the changes scientists see on our planet … by Generation Anthropocene
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Hanging Out in a Rambunctious Garden: Emma Marris, author of Rambunctious Garden, belie… by Generation Anthropocene
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On the Precipice: Sometime in the near geological future, the lands… by Generation Anthropocene
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Early Humans and Megafauna: The Anthropocene is characterized by exponential … by Generation Anthropocene
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History is a Mess: How does geography affect the outcomes of history… by Generation Anthropocene
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Rebroadcast: Tracing Networks of Disease: Rebroadcast: Biological anthropologist James Holl… by Generation Anthropocene
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Earth's Tipping Points & Abrupt Climate Change: Climate researcher and host of "PBS’s Earth: The … by Generation Anthropocene
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The Big Data of Nature: As we hear over and over again, environmental iss… by Generation Anthropocene
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Seeds of Change: Seeds of Change by Generation Anthropocene by Generation Anthropocene
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The Evolution of Fire: Fire is evolving. The three necessary ingredient… by Generation Anthropocene
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Preparing For Paris: When the Conference of the Parties meets in Paris… by Generation Anthropocene
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Scars of the Past: Beneath Cambodia's troubled history with the Khme… by Generation Anthropocene
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Season Premier! Interview: Jonathan Foley: WE’RE BACK! I mean, OMG, right?! And it’s our 5th… by Generation Anthropocene
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The Planet Remade: In 2011, author and editor Oliver Morton wrote a … by Generation Anthropocene
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No Ordinary Garbage: Trash. Garbage. Refuse. Waste. Call it whatever y… by Generation Anthropocene
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Rare Earth Elements: "Oil is the blood; steel is the body; but rare ea… by Generation Anthropocene
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Are We Alone in the Universe?: How did life begin on Earth? Curiously, scientist… by Generation Anthropocene
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Our Fashion Footprint: A trendy outfit has never been cheaper than it is… by Generation Anthropocene
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Livelihoods, Poverty, and Climate Risk: Perhaps you've noticed recently that there's been… by Generation Anthropocene
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What is the Anthropocene?

What is the Anthropocene?

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