Are we in a new geological epoch? Some geologists think so–one marked by human impact on Earth. Others say we’re not there yet. Either way, what is clear is that humans have had a big impact on Earth—sometimes in irreversible ways. In this episode, we’ll learn about the Anthropocene and how humans can reverse or adapt to the changes we’ve caused on Earth. Introduction: Plastic Rocks 00:00 Human impact on Earth 0:47 Is it the Anthropocene yet? 2:15 Can we reverse or adapt to these changes? 5:21 Review and Credits 10:10 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RpwM8ZQPFk_DkzMJjMdtRrNGrJSNJ7FbgmQybSZ2Cqo/edit?tab=t.0 Check out our CC Geology Extracurricular Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOmqnkvEtNVOrm0eaIjFjJ7 *** Support us for $5/month on Patreon to keep Crash Course free for everyone forever! https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Or support us directly: https://complexly.com/support Join our Crash Course email list to get the latest news and highlights: https://mailchi.mp/crashcourse/email Get our special Crash Course Educators newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iBgMhY Thanks to the following patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: Marcus Bruun, b.sav, Scezumin, NassauLinda, Chuck Smith, DexcilaDou, Johnathan Williams, Allison Wood, Katrix, Jason Terpstra, Jennifer Wiggins-Lyndall, Dalton Williams, Chelsea S, mfred, Ren, Michael Maher, Gina Mancuso, Roger Harms, Shruti S, Quinn Harden, ., Brandon Thomas, Emily Beazley, Rie Ohta, oranjeez, Diana, Elizabeth LaBelle, Leah H., David Fanska, Andrew Woods, Kevin Knupp, Barbara Pettersen, Ken Davidian, Stephen Akuffo, Toni Miles, Steve Segreto, Kyle & Katherine Callahan, Laurel Stevens, Tanner Hedrick, Kristi Wallace Knight, Samantha, Krystle Young, Perry Joyce, Scott Harrison, VI-Ed Podcast, Breanna Bosso, Matt Curls, Jennifer Killen, Sarah & Nathan Catchings, team dorsey, Bernardo Garza, Trevin Beattie, Pietro Gagliardi, John Lee, Eric Koslow, Indija-ka Siriwardena, Jason Rostoker, Siobhán, Ken Penttinen, Nathan Taylor, Barrett, Les Aker, Rizwan Kassim, Constance Urist, Alex Hackman, Triad Terrace, Katie Dean, Jason Buster, Emily T, Stephen McCandless, Thomas, Joseph Ruf, Wai Jack Sin, Ian Dundore, Erminio Di Lodovico, Evol Hong, Tandy Ratliff, Caleb Weeks, Luke Sluder __ Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecrashcourse/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashCourse Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/thecrashcourse.bsky.social CC Kids: http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids