"Geologists Reject Anthropocene Epoch Declaration"
A panel of scientists has voted against officially declaring the start of the Anthropocene, a proposed new epoch of geologic time defined by humanity's impact on the planet. The decision means that, according to current geologic timelines, the Earth remains in the Holocene, which began 11,700 years ago. The proposed declaration would have significant implications for scientific terminology and understanding of human-induced changes to the planet for generations to come.