Proposal to Recognize Anthropocene Epoch Faces Rejection

A significant vote by the Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigraphy has cast doubt on the formal adoption of the Anthropocene as a new geological epoch.

The quest to declare the Anthropocene as an official geological epoch has been challenged following a controversial vote.
Supporters argue the Anthropocene marks significant human-induced changes on Earth, proposing a start date around 1952.
Opposition stems from debates over the epoch's start date and the brief duration of human impact in geological terms.
A leaked vote by the Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigraphy reportedly rejected the proposal, sparking calls for an inquiry.
Despite the setback, the concept of the Anthropocene is widely used to describe humanity's impact on the planet.