Battle of the Anthropocene: allegations re-ignite row over proposed geologic epoch

Are we in the Anthropocene Epoch? Scientists can't decide

While the Anthropocene is a term most of us are well aware of, it is not an official geological epoch. Now a group of scientists has reignited the push to get it formally recognised.

Science or strategy? Researchers call for transparency over the Anthropocene rejection

Since its introduction in 2000, the concept of the Anthropocene—the idea that human activities are the major driver of Earth systems—has become highly influential throughout society, including in culture, science and law. Yet despite decades of research revealing humanity's influence on the planet, the Anthropocene Working Group's (AWG) proposal of an Anthropocene epoch was ultimately rejected by the International Union of Geological Sciences (I…

Battle of the Anthropocene: allegations re-ignite row over proposed geologic epoch

Nature, Published online: 01 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03118-8Researchers say that a vote to reject the epoch violated procedure and call for transparency.

Battle for the Anthropocene Suspicions Over Proposed Geological Era Reignite Controversy

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