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Anthropocene (Economic systems (Distribution of goods (Companies that…
Anthropocene
Economic systems
Distribution of goods
Companies that distribute goods and resources usually utilize oil tankers and cargo ships to transport goods overseas.
These boats emit harmful fuel and gases, which pollutes the Earth's bodies of water and causes harm to marine animals that are near the contaminated water. Also, these ships can carry large amounts of oil, which can pollute the Earth;s water if the ship crashes and/or sinks with oil on board.
Technology
Disposal of electronics
When electronics become outdated and/or unable to use, they are usually disposed rather than recycled, due to the fact that electronics are usually created from non-renewable resources
Large amounts of electronics that are not disposed properly and safely, is called 'techno trash'. This trash contains hazardous materials that are extremely unsafe for the environment and the animals who become victims to becoming intrigued when they see this type of dangerous waste.
International Relations
World War II
During World War II, the usage of nuclear energy was implemented into creating bombs. When used, these bombs are capable of creating nuclear winters, which is when soot from the bomb is injected into the stratosphere and blocks direct sunlight from reaching Earth.
Nuclear winters block sunlight from reaching Earth, which stunts the growth of crops/vegetation and causes a population decline among herbivores, which are animals that only feed on vegetation.
Culture
Since the 1900s, people have utilized plastic to store goods. This common practice is extremely popular worldwide and people have been familiar with the plastic for generations.
Mass amounts of plastic entering waterways and sewers due to littering, dumping, etc, pollutes the Earth's bodies of water and causes marine life population to decline.
Governmental systems
ICS
The ICS (International Commission of Stratigraphy) is a government-funded association that was created to define the age of certain parts of the Earth. The ICS association is the keeper of the geological time scale and they are able to determine the age of sedimentary rocks by digging up certain layers in the Earth.
Digging up Earth's layers interrupts the soil's movement as well as the biosphere. It also takes raw materials out of the soil, which slows down the soils movement. This causes a population decline in animals and insects that live underground.
Political
Environmentalists
An environmentalist is someone who is who concerned about the Earth's well being and advocates for the environment through politics.
By advocating for the protection of the environment, these environmentalists are able to prevent pollution and stunt the rise of climate change by making Eco-friendly changes in industrialization, technology, etc.
Misc.
Microbeads
Microbeads are small, plastic particles that are utilized in products (especially cosmetics), in order to prolong expiration dates/shelf life.
When Microbeads enter bodies of water through a drain and/or a wastewater system, they are able to harm marine life. Due to their small composition, marine animals are able to swallow these tiny and toxic particles, without even noticing.
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