"Scientists Reject Proposal to Mark New Chapter in Earth's History"

Scientists have rejected a proposal to declare a new geological epoch called the Anthropocene, which would reflect the significant impact of human activity on the planet. The proposal was voted down by the Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigraphy, part of the International Union of Geological Sciences, with 66% against it. Despite the rejection, proponents of the Anthropocene plan to continue advocating for its formal recognition, while acknowledging that the term is already widely used outside of the field of geology.