(Phys.org)—A working group of planetary scientists is set to formally address the 35th International Geological Congress this month on the issue of whether to declare that the Earth has entered a new geological epoch—the Anthropocene. whether an agreement is reached that will likely set off a search for a "golden spike" to serve as the official start date. whether all goes according to arrangement, there could be a formal declaration by the International Union of Geological Sciences as soon as two years from now.
Source: phys.org