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Humans' Impact on Earth Began a New Epoch in the 1950s Called the Anthropocene, Scientists Say
Humans have etched their impact on Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th century that scientists says a new geologic epoch began then. Called the Anthropocene β and derived from the Greek terms for βhumanβ and βnewβ β this epoch started sometime between 1950 and 1954. While there is evidence worldwide that captures the impact...
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Earth's hottest day record set, reset three times this week
The hottest day ever on Earth happened on July 3, 2023. The average global temperature reached 62.62 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Earth Day in Florida: NBC6 Viewers Share Their Favorite Photos of Nature in the Sunshine State
To celebrate Earth Day 2023, NBC6 viewers sent in some of their favorite nature photos taken right here in Florida.