The Anthropocene: Confronting the Prospects of a +4°C World - Part 1

Explore a comprehensive conference session from the 2012 AGU Fall Meeting focused on the Anthropocene and the potential impacts of a +4°C world. Delve into nine presentations covering diverse aspects of this critical topic, including temporal and spatial scales of the Anthropocene, paleontological evidence, land cover changes, transport and purpose in the new epoch, international law implications, climate disaster prevention, impacts on sustainable development, balancing benefits and costs, and evidence-based science communication. Gain insights from invited speakers and experts as they discuss the challenges and prospects of a rapidly changing planet over the course of this two-hour session.