Are We Now Living in the Anthropocene?

Crawford Lake, Ontario, has been all over the news recently with the announcement that it has been chosen as the site for the proposed Golden Spike: the marker for the start of a new geological epoch, the “Anthropocene.” But have we indeed entered a new epoch triggered by human impact on the Earth system? What are the indicators for that and what evidence does Crawford Lake provide? How does clear evidence of anthropogenic impact – as early as the late 13th century – inform the definition of the proposed Anthropocene Epoch? Along with these questions, we need to investigate what it means to live in the Anthropocene. Is the term a misnomer? Are all humans responsible (although they have all inherited the same planetary conditions)? And, more importantly, what can we learn from this scientific advancement and how may it guide our actions moving forward?

Join us at the Niagara Falls History Museum for this free lecture.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free

How to get tickets?

At the door: Free. First come, first served

 

Date: Thursday November 23, 2023 | 7:00pm

Venue & Address

Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry St, Niagara Falls

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Street Parking

Accessible by Public Transport