October 8, 2025
Journal Article

Earth Sciences Are the Model Sciences of the Anthropocene

Abstract

After 4.5 billion years as a dynamic and evolving planet, Earth today continues to evolve but with new dynamics. Earth scientists writ large have special opportunities and responsibilities to accelerate our understanding of the changes that are transforming our most remarkable home.

Published: October 8, 2025

Citation

Richter D., S.A. Billings, S.L. Brantley, J. Gaillardet, D. Markewitz, W.H. Schlesinger, and R. Amundson, et al. 2024. Earth Sciences Are the Model Sciences of the Anthropocene. Perspectives of Earth and Space Scientists 5, no. 1:e2024CN000237. PNNL-SA-216207. doi:10.1029/2024CN000237

Research topics

Earth System Modeling