The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch that highlights the significant global impact humans have on Earth's geology and ecosystems. Key characteristics of the Anthropocene include extensive human influence on the environment, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and deforestation. This epoch emphasizes the profound and often detrimental changes humans have made to the planet.
As for Mohamed Nasheed, the former President of the Maldives, he made a notable pledge to make the Maldives the first carbon-neutral country. This commitment underlined his leadership in environmental efforts, aiming at reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change impacts on the nation, which is particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels.
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11.1. Define the Anthropocene and its key characteristics.
Mohamed Nasheed and others wear scuba diving gear and sit at desks under water. They sign papers.President Mohamed Nasheed has taken a leading role in environmental efforts. What pledge did he make regarding the Maldives?
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to stop mining coltan
to make the Maldives the first carbon-neutral country
to support youth activists such as Greta Thunberg
to stop burning fossil fuels in the Maldives
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