Definitions
Earth has entered the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch in which humans have become a major driver of global environmental change (Source: P.J. Crutzen, 'Geology of Mankind' (2002) 415(6867) Nature, p. 23; et al.)
Hierarchy
Broader: LEO Thesaurus
Alternative labels:
anthropogenic impact
human activity
human disturbance
human impact
Concept URI: http://www.informea.org/terms#c_30ab203c