The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained considerable traction in geological and environmental discourse, positing that human activities have become a dominant force shaping Earth's systems. Proponents argue that markers such as nuclear fallout, plastic pollution, and elevated carbon dioxide levels constitute a distinct stratigraphic signature, warranting a new geological epoch. However, critics contend that the term conflates geological time with historical time, and that the proposed markers are diachronous, appearing at different times across the globe. They suggest that formalizing the Anthropocene may obscure the uneven responsibility for environmental change, as industrial nations have contributed disproportionately to emissions compared to developing regions. Thus, the debate extends beyond scientific classification, touching upon geopolitical and ethical dimensions of environmental governance.
❓ この文章によると、人新世をめぐる主な論争点は何ですか？
A. その層序マーカーは地質学的と見なすにはあまりにも新しい。
B. これは、各国間での環境変化への不平等な貢献を見落とす可能性がある。
C. それは証拠不足のため、すべての地質学者によって却下された。
D. 倫理的な問題に焦点を当てすぎており、科学的データにはあまり重点を置いていません。
✅ 正确答案
Its stratigraphic markers are diachronous and the term may obscure uneven responsibility for environmental change.
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