#28 L1 What is the Anthropocene? The Age of Human Impact Explained | Amazing Places | KS3 Geography episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 6 MIN

#28 L1 What is the Anthropocene? The Age of Human Impact Explained | Amazing Places | KS3 Geography

from WGSG Geography Podcast for GCSE and A level Study · host Garry Simmons

This podcast explores the Anthropocene, the ground breaking concept defining our current era as the Age of Humans. Is humanity now a geological force as powerful as nature? This video explores the science behind this proposed epoch, examining radical global shifts from the Industrial Revolution to the 1950s Great Acceleration. Perfect for KS3 Geography students and teachers, we dive into technofossils, planetary boundaries, and the Golden Spike at Crawford Lake. Join us to see how human activity is rewriting Earth's history forever.Watch video versions of these podcasts on YouTube for a more dynamic experience. Browse our playlists on our channel here WGSG Geography - YouTube 

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