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.
❓ Theo đoạn văn, điểm tranh cãi chính về kỷ Anthropocene là gì?
A. Các dấu hiệu địa tầng của nó quá gần đây để có thể được coi là địa chất.
B. Nó có thể bỏ qua sự đóng góp không đồng đều của các quốc gia vào biến đổi môi trường.
C. Nó đã bị tất cả các nhà địa chất bác bỏ do thiếu bằng chứng.
D. Nó tập trung quá nhiều vào các vấn đề đạo đức thay vì dữ liệu khoa học.
✅ 正确答案
Its stratigraphic markers are diachronous and the term may obscure uneven responsibility for environmental change.
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