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What the Anthropocene’s critics overlook – and why it really should be a new geological epoch

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The entire process was controversial and the two us who are on the subcommission (chair Jan Zalasiewicz and vice-chair Martin Head) even refused to cast a vote as we did not want to legitimise it.

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  • The entire process was controversial and the two us who are on the subcommission (chair Jan Zalasiewicz and vice-chair Martin Head) even refused to cast a vote as we did not want to legitimise it.
  • In any case, the proposal ran into opposition from longstanding members.
  • Many geologists, used to working with millions of years, find it hard to accept an epoch just seven decades long – that’s just one human lifetime.
  • He and his colleagues were perfectly aware that humans had been doing that for millennia.


It makes no sense, Crutzen said, to use the Holocene for present time. He conceived the Anthropocene as the time when human impacts intensified, suddenly, dramatically, enough to push the Earth into a new state. The science journalist Andrew Revkin (who thought up the name “Anthrocene” even before Crutzen’s inspiration) aptly called it the “big zoom”.

Flesh on bones

  • We’re part of the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) that has been gathering evidence to put geological flesh on the bones of Crutzen’s concept.
  • The AWG had a mandate: to assess the Anthropocene as a potential geological time unit during which “human modification of natural systems has become predominant”.
  • It’s a nicely laid out, easy-to-understand picture that summarises the changes caused by human activity over the last million years.
  • But what is lost here is any sense of the quantified rate and magnitude of change, other than by a little shading.
  • The Y-axis is what scientists use to show the magnitude of measurements such as temperature and mass.
  • They show that Crutzen’s Anthropocene is real, evidence based, and represents an epoch-scale change (at least).
  • The repercussions cannot fail to last for many thousands of years – and some will change the Earth for ever.

Epoch vs event

  • So the Anthropocene as an epoch is very different from the “event” of Erle Ellis and others, which encapsulates all human influence on the planet (and so is about a thousand times longer than the epoch, and differs in many other ways).
  • ), it could perfectly well complement an Anthropocene epoch.
  • That’s the Anthropocene as an epoch.


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  • Colin Waters is Chair of the Anthropocene Working Group.
  • Martin Head is part of the Anthropocene Working Group and the Quaternary Subcommission.

Australian music festivals are increasingly affected by climate change. But is the industry doing enough to mitigate its impact?

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The live music and festival industry is currently struggling with significant challenges, including expensive insurance premiums and the cost of living crisis impacting ticket sales.

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  • The live music and festival industry is currently struggling with significant challenges, including expensive insurance premiums and the cost of living crisis impacting ticket sales.
  • In particular are the challenges associated with climate change, as extreme weather events becoming more frequent, severe and unpredictable.
  • Severe weather impacts on music festivals and concerts have ranged from delays and cancellations, to the evacuation of venues and areas mid-festival or mid-performance.

Death, injury and cancellations

  • In my research, I also looked at where and why events were being cancelled in the United States, finding at least 21 cancellations in 2022–23.
  • I also found similar cases in New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands.
  • In November, we saw the tragic death of a fan due to extreme heat at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Brazil.

The environmental impact of festivals

  • The UK’s live music industry produces 405,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
  • The primary sources of these emissions are audience travel, accounting for 43%, and the operations of live music venues, contributing another 23%.

Music festivals can make a change

  • The live music industry can reduce its environmental impact by adopting more renewable energy, and using sustainable transport options for artists and audiences.
  • Read more:
    The environmental cost of abandoning your tent at a music festival

    Tree planting has emerged as a popular strategy for music festivals and bands to offset their carbon footprint and contribute positively to the environment.

  • Challenges such as rising supply chain costs and the cost of living are testing the viability of festivals.
  • It is important the event industry and festival-goers acknowledge their contributions to these escalating challenges, and take proactive steps towards greening music festivals.


Milad Haghani receives funding from the Australian Research Council (Grant No. DE210100440).

ROCTOOL: Issue of 1,049,290 new shares in connection with the early redemption of ORNAN 2021

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The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Roctool (Euronext Growth – FR0010523167 – ALROC), specialists in mold heating and cooling technologies for plastics and composites, announces the issue of 1,049,290 new shares following the early redemption of all the ORNAN 2021 bonds.
  • On February 20, 2024, Roctool's Board of Directors noted the issue of 1,049,290 new shares, each with a par value of twenty (20) cents (the "New Shares"), following early redemption of the 636,950 ORNAN 2021 bonds outstanding at February 15, 2024.
  • The company's share capital is now made up of 6,731,186 shares, each with a par value of twenty (20) cents each.

EQS-News: Gerresheimer decisively continues on profitable growth course in financial year 2023

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Organic revenue growth in 2023: +10.4%

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  • Organic revenue growth in 2023: +10.4%
    Organic adjusted EBITDA growth in 2023: +17.5%
    Düsseldorf, February 22, 2024.
  • Gerresheimer, an innovative system and solution provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries, decisively continued on its profitable growth course in the financial year 2023 with an organic revenue growth of 10.4% and a strong adjusted EBITDA growth of 17.5%.
  • “Our strong results in 2023 underpin Gerresheimer’s successful transformation as part of our formula g strategy process,” says Dietmar Siemssen, CEO of Gerresheimer AG.
  • In view of the positive development of the operating business, the high order backlog and the current expansion of production capacities, Gerresheimer continues to expect profitable growth in the years ahead.

EQS-News: Blue Cap AG achieves EBITDA margin (adj.) of 8.5% in 2023 and announces outlook for 2024

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Munich, March 13, 2024 - According to preliminary and unaudited calculations, Blue Cap AG ("Blue Cap") can look back on a financial year 2023 with solid results.

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  • Munich, March 13, 2024 - According to preliminary and unaudited calculations, Blue Cap AG ("Blue Cap") can look back on a financial year 2023 with solid results.
  • In a challenging economic environment, consolidated revenue (1) amounted to EUR 273.3 million (-6% compared to previous year: EUR 291.3 million).
  • The operating result (adjusted EBITDA(2)) amounted to EUR 23.2 million (-16% compared to the previous year: EUR 27.5 million).
  • At 8.5% (previous year: 9.3%), the adjusted EBITDA margin reached the upper end of the forecast range adjusted in January 2024 (8.3-8.5%).

EQS-News: Pyrum Innovations AG and GreenTech Recycling Tires AB plan to build a recycling plant in Sweden

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Dillingen/ Saar, 8 March 2024 - Pyrum Innovations AG ("Pyrum", the "Company", ISIN: DE000A2G8ZX8) has laid the foundation for its market entry in Scandinavia.

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  • Dillingen/ Saar, 8 March 2024 - Pyrum Innovations AG ("Pyrum", the "Company", ISIN: DE000A2G8ZX8) has laid the foundation for its market entry in Scandinavia.
  • Last week, a consulting agreement was signed between GreenTech Recycling Tires AB and Pyrum Innovations AG for the construction of a joint pyrolysis plant in Sweden.
  • “For us at GreenTech Recycling Tires AB, the agreement with Pyrum Innovation AG is our stepping stone in recycling end-of-life tires from cars and trucks, fully reusing them to make new tires, plastics and steel products instead of incineration”, says Per-Olov Lindgren Chairman of the Board of GreenTech Recycling Tires AB.
  • GreenTech Recycling Tires AB’s business model is to obtain valuable products through the recycling of end-of-life tires.

B-Spoke by Dr. Faisal Makes Appearance at ICOPlast Conference Hosted by AASMA and Emirates Plastic Surgery Society

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2024) - B-Spoke by Dr. Faisal recently participated in the ICOPlast Conference, an international event organized by the Arab Academy of Aesthetic Surgery and the Emirates Plastic Surgery Society.

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - March 6, 2024) - B-Spoke by Dr. Faisal recently participated in the ICOPlast Conference, an international event organized by the Arab Academy of Aesthetic Surgery and the Emirates Plastic Surgery Society.
  • This conference convened experts from across the globe to explore innovations in plastic surgery.
  • Dr. Faisal Salim, the founder and principal surgeon of B-Spoke, was among the attendees, offering insights into the industry's latest trends and advancements.
  • Dr. Faisal expressed appreciation for the chance to contribute to industry dialogues and collaborate with peers.

Gevo Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) (“Gevo”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 and recent corporate highlights.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) (“Gevo”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 and recent corporate highlights.
  • Net-Zero 1 and 2024 Expected Uses of Cash: We ended the fourth quarter with cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $375.6 million.
  • Verity: In the third quarter of 2023, our Verity Tracking platform went live with farmers in South Dakota and Minnesota.
  • Gevo NW Iowa RNG generated positive, stand-alone non-GAAP cash EBITDA1 of $1.3 million for the fourth quarter.

HP Harnesses Enterprise Color Quality Printing to Power Small Businesses

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LAS VEGAS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the new HP Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series, the latest addition to its world-class office print portfolio. Designed for customers that require high performance in a small footprint, the new Color LaserJet 3000 series is the latest device powered by energy efficient TerraJet toner technology, enabling sharper colors and fast print speeds for growing businesses.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced the new HP Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series, the latest addition to its world-class office print portfolio.
  • "With our new Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series, featuring innovative TerraJet technology, we deliver exceptional color quality, professional speed, and energy efficiency in a compact design.
  • The new HP Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series delivers the tools small businesses need including:
    HP’s next generation toner technology, TerraJet, has a unique toner formula that enables richer and sharper colors.
  • The new HP Color LaserJet Pro 3000 series is part of a broader A3 and A4 portfolio that has been completely revamped for the hybrid office, offering consistent solutions for small businesses through enterprise customers.

Aduro Clean Technologies Welcomes a Global Multinational Food Packaging Company into its Customer Engagement Program

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(“Aduro” or the “Company”) (CSE: ACT) (OTCQX: ACTHF) (FSE: 9D50), a Canadian technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, is excited to announce the onboarding of a leading, global multinational food packaging company (“MFP Company” or the “Client”) to its Customer Engagement Program (CEP).

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  • (“Aduro” or the “Company”) (CSE: ACT) (OTCQX: ACTHF) (FSE: 9D50), a Canadian technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, is excited to announce the onboarding of a leading, global multinational food packaging company (“MFP Company” or the “Client”) to its Customer Engagement Program (CEP).
  • MFP Company is a prominent player in the global food processing and distribution sector, boasting an attractive portfolio of well-known brands.
  • At the core of its operations, MFP Company integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
  • MFP Company advocates for a circular economy approach to address packaging pollution, innovating in sustainable packaging design, and advocating for the reuse and recycling of materials.