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Climate Change, the Anthropocene and the Deep History of the Earth, John Brooke

John Brooke
October 13, 2016
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Columbus Museum of Art, The Forum, 480 E Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

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Add to Calendar 2016-10-13 19:00:00 2016-10-13 21:00:00 Climate Change, the Anthropocene and the Deep History of the Earth, John Brooke What is the evidence for human-driven climate change in recent history, what is coming to be called the “Anthropocene”?  How does this evidence compare with what we know about climate in the past, both in the more familiar epoch of human history proper, but also in prehistory, and the deep, geological history of the earth? John Brooke will provide a layman’s overview, and briefly comment on the way forward for humanity. (Presented by the Clio Society)This event is free and open to the public. Advance reservations are not necessary.Download Flyer  Columbus Museum of Art, The Forum, 480 E Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215 Department of History history@osu.edu America/New_York public

What is the evidence for human-driven climate change in recent history, what is coming to be called the “Anthropocene”?  How does this evidence compare with what we know about climate in the past, both in the more familiar epoch of human history proper, but also in prehistory, and the deep, geological history of the earth? John Brooke will provide a layman’s overview, and briefly comment on the way forward for humanity. (Presented by the Clio Society)

This event is free and open to the public. Advance reservations are not necessary.

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